[Mari]

"PLASMAAAA!"

	"Woah! What's with all the Team Plasma grunts??" White asked in alarm. "Aww... look! They're trying to help find Valorie! Isn't that nice of them?" Black replied rather light-heartedly. "--...Aren't you at least a little concerned by that? White went on to question in bewilderment. "Mmmno. Why would Team Plasma ever hurt a pokemon?" Black replied, a whilhelm scream echoing from overhead as a couple of plasma grunts were launched through the air by Terrakion. "*Flinch* Okay but--What about that?" White asked, gesturing to the territorial pokemon. "Oh no, we're cool. Right Terrakion?" Black answered as Terrakion approached, holding her fist out to the pokemon. "...Do you... know him?" White replied rather hesitantly, only to watch in disbelief as Terrakion and Black proceeded to bump horn and hand several times in a rythmic manner. Was... Was that a secret handshake? "This is my girlfriend, White. We're here to help track down a 'deer' friend of ours before she causes any trouble." Black replied, pulling White in for a side hug. "Sorry about the bad timing, but it seems like the forest could use an extra pair of hands right now!" Black continued. Terrakion hesitantly nodded. It seemed like they definitely had an understanding already. His gaze was then torn by some cheeky grunts trying to sneak deeper in and the forest guardian dashed off to intercept them.
	" . . . You're going to give people the wrong idea introducing me like that." White remarked once Terrakion had left. "It could be right if you wanted it to be~!" Black very quietly replied, barely audible over the ounds of screaming hams in the distance. "--Huh?" White replied, not having caught that. It sounded odd, but clearly she was just--... White's gaze shifted to Black and she caught the other smiling brightly and affectionately at her, a magical pink heart shaped bubble rising from her head and hovering there for a moment before popping. . . . White's chest tightened with anxiety. Was it possible to spend too much time around Princess Peach? ...Eh. She knew Black. Black was a sweetheart in every sense of the word. White returned a somewhat goofy smile and side hugged the other back ratheer playfully, dismissing the implications. "I guess it doesn't matter what they think~ Do you think we should wait for a bit to see if any others show up? Y'know, so Terrakion doesn't go after them?" White offered in a more light-hearted tone. "--Oh yeah! Good idea."

[TartoonHand94]

Meanwhile, high across the skies above the forest, a Bug/Flying type Pokémon buzzed along. Spotting the two trainers below, she swooped down toward them to examine them. Coming down into view, it was clear that this Pokémon was in fact, a Ninjask. Getting a good look at the two without giving back much more than a tilt of the head, she zipped back into the sky back in the direction she came.

Back the way the Ninjask came, at a nearby edge of the forest, we find our hero? we find our protagonist? we find Purple hiking his way across the rocky coastline toward the rendezvous point. Despite his frequent stumbles across the inconsistent rock formations, a rare twinkle of excited ambition shone in his eye. Accompanying him on foot were Clucky and Kappineapple, his Blaziken and Ludicolo. Clucky was having better luck across the rocks thanks to his much longer legs. In fact, he towered quite a bit over his trainer. Kappineapple on the other hand, was having the most trouble out of the three. For despite also towering over Purple, his legs were short and stubby.

And if you heard them before you saw them, it’d be due to the fact that in spite their stumbling over  rocks, the Ludicolo and his trainer were singing.

“Squirtle, Charzard Ivysaur, ♪
Gligar and Tyranitar, ♪
Mudkip, Torchic, and Treeko, ♪
Lotad to” “Ludicolo!” ♪
“Duodo and Dugtrio, ♪
Deino and” “Ludicolo!” ♪
“Lil Aron and big Aggron, ♪
Everybody Poklamon!” ♪

“Lucario and Mewtwo, ♪
Greninja and Pikachu, ♪
Kirlia, Klefki, Kabuto, ♪
Audino and”“Ludicolo!” ♪
“Skitty, Seel, Sudowoodo, ♪
Lapras and “Ludicolo!” ♪
“Vibrava, Vivillon, ♪
Everybody Poklamon!” ♪
The trainer and his Ludicolo sang as they danced from boulder to boulder and rock to rock, earning only an annoyed grunt from the Blaziken.

“Wooper, Garchop and Archen, ♪
Blastoise, Buizel, -take it away Clucky!” Purple swung his arm out to him.
“Blaziken.” Clucky growled flatly, deciding not to sing.

“Aw cheer up dude, today’s a bold new adventure! Where’s your adventure spirit? Don’cha know where we’re going” The cheerful trained nudged his grumpy Blaziken.
“Blaziken?” Clucky crowed as if to ask the obvious question. “…Ludicolo?” Kappinapple agreed to the question, not remembering what they were doing out here either.
“Oh. I guess in my excitement I forgot to tell you. Guess it’s a surprise now.~” Purple chucked sheepishly.
“We’re going into the forest near Pokémon Cove today! Isn’t that exciting?” He eagerly pointed to the greenery ahead, across the rest of the rocks from them.
“Blaziken???” Clucky crowed with sudden apprehension, even stopping dead in his tracks.
“Yeah you heard me! How amazing is that?” Purple cocked his head back, proud to stop and let the hype sink in. “They say it’s home to a vast array of Pokémon that has somehow managed to stay untouched by the Starvia after all this time! Think of all the rare Pokémon I’ll be able to draw!” Purple practically drooled over him thought bubble.

“Blaziken!” Clucky admonitory protested.
“Well okay, I Guess it would be Kinda dangerous since they’re all wild…” Purple only now stopped to consider the risks. “But it’s not like the zoo’s an option anymore, and besides, hey it’s not like we’re gonna be alone!” He remembered his counterpoint. “We’ve got each other, and there’s gonna be a bunch of other people there too! Trainers even.”
“Ludicolo?” Kappineapple chimed in with piqued curiosity.
“Yeah apparently someone’s Deerling ran off into the forest and there’s a big search party to get it back.” Purple shrugged up what he could remember from the wanted poster.
“Just think, guys: a Deerling! You know how rare they are on Li? I hear they change colors based on their environment!” Purple geeked up, getting excited again. “What if we find it and its color changes? What if It finds Other Deerling in there! Picture that! A whole Herd of Deerling! Do they even travel in herds?”

“Blaziken!” Clucky shook his trainer out of his daydream, trying to squawk some sense into him.
“Yeah, you’re right, they probably don’t. But come on Clucky, you’re tougher than anything in there, we can handle this!” Purple insisted, fully confident in his Blaziken’s abilities. This flattery wasn’t unsuccessful. Looking at his biceps and his calves, he couldn’t help but admit he was built better than the average Combusken.
“Ludicolo!” Kappinapple agreed, patting Clucky on the back, happy to see that smiley curve in his beak return.

“Then it’s settled, you got our back while we get the Deerling back.” Purple confirmed, turning around just in time for a Ninjask to descend onto his head.
“Nintenda! Just the girl I wanted to see! What’s up bug? Did you find the others?”
“Ninjask.” Nintenda confirmed with a nod.
“Alpha! Who’s a good little Ninjask? You that’s who~.” Purple cooed, rewarding her with a pet on the black spot of her forehead. “Lead the way!” He commanded, releasing her back into the sky and gaving chase. His Blaziken and Ludicolo gave chase to him.

“We’re almost there, guys!” He called back excitedly, not looking to see a humongous and menacing Terrakion stepping out of the forest. Purple stopped and skid to a halt, falling onto his butt only a few meters short of bumping into it. “…Uh oh...” He gulped nervously
Clucky would be facepalming if the Blaziken weren’t stepping up between the two, getting into stance to defend his trainer from the cavern Pokémon.

Purple	Clucky	Kappineapple	Nintenda
Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%
Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal

[PolarStarQuote]

Somewhere a bit further away from the Forest of Pokemon Cove, ground was being split apart by a Ground-swimming Garchomp, Digging through the earth tith its back and Fit extended outward, Carrying along its back, a Goggle's-Wearing Cynthia, Her jacket flowing in the wind as she clung onto Garchomp's fin,  checking down at her Pocket Planner (Jeez Mom, get with the modern age) To see where they were planning to meet.

Cynthia had a vague idea on what..or Who this Deerling was. She recalled meeting a sheepish deerling by the name of Valorie who, just broke Cynthia's heart with her sad event of being turned into a deerling. Stirring those feelings in her, Cynthia was ready to help get her safe, or at the very least help make her happy out of all of this! Finally stopping once the ground got bumpy, Garchomp slowed her high-digging and let Cynthia get off, as it stood onto the rocks and shook its scales a little, getting the dust off her body. "Thanks for letting me ride Garchomp~" Cynthia would say, as Garchomp smiled happily, nodding with a approving "Gar!" Before starting to stomp across the rubble, and closer and closer to the Forest.

"Hmm...I can defiantely sense Pokemon Aura around here. I think this is the place." Cynthia said, as she would soon find herself looking upon a Trainer with some Hoenn Pokemon by his side, Skipping across rocks and singing . Seemed innocent enough-- Wait, Trainer Purple was one of the mission goers, Right? And this trainer was dressed in Purple...Cynthia nodded to Garchomp, and started following him, Until, Being a few steps behind, and only seeing him run off...Hopefully he'd be okay!


Cynthia seemed to stop upon noticing the back sides of two Female trainers, making her smile as she walked closer to White and Black. "You two wouldnt happen to be looking for the Deerling, would you, Black, White?" Cynthia would ask, smiling happily as if to greet them  as friends. Garchomp, however, only seems to remember the pokemon trainers that sent pokemon to beat on her. She looked less than amused.

[Mari]

And how could Cynthia not recognize them immediately amongst the carnage going on? One of those backsides was iconic, after all! The trainer duo turned their heads to look at Cynthia in unison as if they were both synced up! "--...That's right. I wasn't expecting to find an old friend while I was searching for a new one." White cheerily replied, beaming at Cynthia rather openly. "Welcome to the sacred grove, Champ~" White continued on to remark in mock imitation of everyone's favorite gym cheerleader. Meanwhile, Black's smile drifted to Garchomp. "And hello to you too, Garchomp~!" she chirped, fishing in her bag for ... a couple of poffins! The blended berry treat was a sinnoh favorite and she'd be damned if she didn't have treats on her for friends at any given time. "It looks like Team Plasma is here for some reason, but they're ...just... setting themselves up to fail." White remarked, furrowing herself at the pathetic scene behind her. "Hey~! No need to be so harsh. Lots of trainers fail to gain the guardians trust! I bet their heart's in the right place." Black replied rather light-heartedly. "...They're criminals, Black." White replied in disillusionment.



Nearby Terrakionn snarled menacingly at Purple in an attempt to scare him off, only for a shockwave to wash over the group, giving them a light shove. You feel the pressure of a powerful presence weighing down over you. This caused Terrakion to immediately disregard Purple, raising his head to the sky and looking over his shoulder. Black staggered a bit, with White managing to keep her balance for the most part and only needing to fix her hat. "Woah! What was that??" White blurted out in alarm. Black appeared stunned, mouthing out an incomprehensible word in here shock before covering her mouth as if to scold herself.

"

Feels like your 'friend' just made a mistake they're about to regret!

"

Terrakion abruptly retreated deeper into the forest, leaving both Purple and a bunch of groaning Team Plasma grunts just kinda hanging around. Black took a deep breath, considering the situation with great dread before very softly speaking to herself.

"...Valorie..? What did you do..?"

[TartoonHand94]

Clucky fearlessly growled back at Terrakion, expecting an order from his trainer to attack it.
Before the Purple could fight off his stutter and tell his Blaziken to stand down, a shockwave washed over all of them. This shockwave took Nintenda off guard, destabilizing her flight and causing her to crash land in his lap. The pressure of a powerful presence was weighing down over Purple, but it wasn’t even his Ninjask. Suddenly, Terrakion immediately lost interest in Purple and retreated deeper into the forest… to Clucky’s surprise most of all.

“Blaziken?” He chirped in confused disappointment. “Blaziken!” he boasted instead, cockily playing it off as if he scared cavern Pokémon away all by himself. With that over and done with, he turned around to check if his trainer was alright.
Purple, recovering from the initial terror of Terrakion, was climbing to his feet, cradling his Ninjask and checking to see if she was alright. Nintenda resumed flight, signifying she was okay. Together they started trying to process that shockwave they all just felt. Looking around at their surroundings, Purple only now noticed the groaning bodies of the Team Plasma grunts lying around. Should he help them, or does Clucky have a fight on his hands after all?

Looking in the other direction, Purple finally realized the other people present. He recognized the famous black robe of the Sinnoh Region’s champion from photos. That Garchomp of hers sure looked like a champion’s Pokémon. Beside her, the iconic backside of the champion of Unova and beside her… He could feel his heart beating faster than when he was staring down Terrakion.

“Ludicolo?” A familiar voice asked curiously, having finally caught up with the rest of the gang.
“Blaziken.” Clucky answered the question, flexing proudly. Kappineapple turned a skeptic eye to Nintenda, and one shake of her head told him Realizing he hadn’t heard from the kid yet, Kappineapple turned to his trainer and found him standing stiff with aphonia paralytica.

“Ludicooolo?~” Kappinapple waved his hand in Purple’s face, searching for signs of consciousness. It took a good shake for him to wake out of his trans-like state.
“Oh uh, H-hey Kappin. G-glad you could join us.” Purple mumbled as he awoke from his distraction. His anxious eyes still seemed fixed on something. Waddling around the twitchy kid, Kappineapple got behind him and stooped to his eye level to see for himself just what he was looking at.

“Co-Lo!~” Kappineapple grinned in approval at the sight of the three maidens a little ways away. The Ludicolo began waggling his eyebrows at the kid, advising him to go over and say hello. A flustered Purple immediately shook his head in protest. He began scoot in the opposite direction, hoping to make a run for it before they noticed him. Nodding yes, Kappineapple intercepted him and pushed him back in their direction, insisting it was for his own good. Purple tried his best to pull away, but by the time he squirmed free, it was too late.

“Ludicolo!” Kappinapple jubilantly greeted the ladies, hauling a petrified Purple like a package for them.

Purple	Clucky	Kappineapple	Nintenda
Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%
Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal

[PolarStarQuote]

Garchomp's grumpy glares at the two trainers was suddenly turned to a open mouth bit of glee, as she politely seemed to beg Black for one of those tasty pokemon circles of yumminess! While Garchomp was looking to get some Snacks, Cynthia instead peeked over to watch Team Plasma getting thrown around and slapped around, Making her chuckle a little reactively, as she smiled. "I-i dont think we'll have much to worry about..." Cynthia would say, before a shock wave made her and Garchomp stop there smiling, Making her stand ground and looking forward to watch Terrakion run away deeper in...


Cynthia watched as a Ludicolo would come up to them, carrying a poor trainer stunned in petrification as she gulped. "U-uhm, Is he okay?" She would ask Ludicolo, suddenly slapping purple's cheek softly and repeatedly to try and drive him back to life. Regardless, Cynthia would be looking over to the forest to where Terrakion would of ran off through. "Should we follow him...?" Cynthia would ask, ready to take White and Black's word for where to go and save Valorie.

[Mari]

"Is he breathing..?" Black asked. "Yeah... It looks like his pokemon have him taken care of." White added in a tone that suggested she wasn't exactly thrilled with this unresponsive gift. What was she supposed to do with this? Stick him in her key items bag? "Cynthia's right. Wherever he's going Valorie's probably somewhere along the way." White explained. They didn't have time for this!

...Upon moving deeper into the forest, the girls and their statue would discover another bizarre scene. Virizion laid defeated on the ground, and a young lady in a frilly pink princess dress was currently playing bucking bronco with Terrakion. She looked like she was having a lot of fun. Haxorus was stalking nearby, deftly dodging Terrakion's attacks and trading small blows. Oh dear...

One thing was for sure, Valorie definitely wasn't here. They'd need to go deeper, and thankfully they seemed to have that option.

[TartoonHand94]

Clucky could only cross his arms as the ever extroverted Kappineapple dragged their trainer into a meeting with other trainers. Still he stood by and allowed it. Who knows? Maybe when their eyes meet, a battle will start, and he’d finally get some action. That Garchomp over there in particular had some mighty beefy thighs. And he could only imagine what she could do with those forearms with hers…

Reddening cheeks were the only response poor star struck Purple could give to Cynthia’s hand.
Nintenda, puzzled by her trainer’s lack of response, flew into his face and picked up where Cynthia left. She felt his forehead and checked his vitals possible for signs of sudden illness. The cause of these sudden symptoms was baffling even to her. Kappinapple looked down at the body in his hands and rolled his eyes patiently.
“Lu…dicolo?...” He sheepishly asked the ladies to excuse him for a moment, turning around with Purple.
Covering Purple with his back to them, he promptly blasted water at Purple’s face. Surely enough, the sounds of Purple blubbering and gasping for air signal that he was going to be fine.


“Kappin! Quit it!” Purple choked as the spray trickled to a spot. “Before you wreck my headphones!” He protested as he stripped the device from his neck. Nintenda swooped in and took them, testing them by pulling them over her ears and turning them on. She promptly began throwing gang signs akin to those of Team Skull’s in time to the music. They were working alright.
“What was that even for?-Aw man…” The reawakened kid groaned, gripping his cap as the last few seconds came back to him. “I blew it didn’t I?” His Ludicolo nodded with pitiful confirmation.
“Just great. Way to go, Purple.” He sulked, pulling his soggy hoodie over his face. “You get to meet Three Champions and you freeze like a Snorunt.”
Looking over his shoulder, the Ludicolo saw the champion party was beginning to move off into the forest without them. “Well what do I do now?”
He turned to him as if to say “Hurry boy it’s waiting there for you!” ♪
“You’re right. I’m going to march right up to them, look them straight in the eye, lay it on the line and-” Purple’s self-empowering speech was interrupted by a snort of hot air from the Blaziken’s nostrils, blow drying the lad off. “Gah! Clucky! Warn a brother first!” Well at least he was dry now.


“Hey Guys-I mean Girls! L-Ladies? Wait up!” Purple called out as he rushed to catch up with them, posse of Pokémon following behind once again.
“I-I’m sorry I-I didn’t get to p-properly intro-” He panted, finally catching up with them before being stopped by the sight of Virizion laid defeated on the ground as a princess straight out of Parfum Palace was riding Terrakion like a Tauros as it fought a Haxorus. “-Do you see what I see?”
Did he not wake up from the first time he fainted or?...

Purple	Clucky	Kappineapple	Nintenda
Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%
Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal

[PolarStarQuote]

Cynthia took notice of how Purple was stunned in the sight of her very presence, Causing her to laugh a bit nervoudly. "A-aww, I think i spooked him." Cynthia said, as Garchomp rolled her eyes, Knowing fully well that he was one of 'Those' Fanboys. Regardless, Cynthia didnt seem too upset, As She took a step back to let Ludicolo's Water snap him awake, As She smiled. "Welcome back!" she would say as a bit of a jest, as she patted his head, Despite the soggy hoodie.

"Suppose that saves us from introductions, hm?" She said, trying to reassue Purple that he was okay in her eyes. Regardless, That was until Cynthia heard the thrashing of Terrakion, Running over to see...Wait, Cynthia knew that ruffly dress anywhere! That was...!

"I-iris?!" Cynthia would yell in alarm, Her own Motherly worries getting the better of her. No way she was gonna sit back and let Iris get hurt, despite her fun! Cynthia looked at everyone. "Everyone, I need to help her. Ill catch up if you want to go on ahead, but for right now...Garchomp! Get in there!" Cynthia would say, as Garchomp, Quick to follow her masters orders, jumped Into the Fray with Terrakion and landing on the ground, In a Flurry of Bright Blue Flames, As a Bright light to distract Terrakion from Fighting anymore, Or atleast stop him to make him think for a minuite.


LA6lddyWp_1d20-1=15 (Garchomp's Distracting Dragon Rush on...The ground. Makes a pretty light show.)

"Both of you, Stop it!" Cynthia would say, stepping up, Going on her own regardless of what the others may say. She's gotta protect that thar bab, and that thar bab's pokemon.1d20

[Mari]

"Eeeyup." White replied to Purple, declining to move on. Neither did Rosa. Are you kidding, Cynthia? 4 of the strongests girl trainers in history in one place? This was clearly fate. She wasn't going anywhere. The nearby battle came to an abrupt stop and Iris was thrown from Terrakion with a startled yelp the moment she became distracted. Thankfully, she happened to get thrown toward Cynthia and could easily be caught, promptly clinging to Cynthia for stability and involuntarily curling up in her arms a bit. The flustered wild child would smile brightly at Cynthia once she recovered her senses. "Sorry Mama, I was just having a battle with Terrakion." Iris softly explained, still clinging to the other. She'd soon let go though, but wouldn't leave Cynthia's arms unless she was set down. "Mama..?" White mused aloud in confusion. "Cynthia is your mama..??" Black asked in unison, far more excited about this prospect. 'Wow! Talk about an oven of champions~!" she went on to gush with stars in her eyes, eliciting a stifled choking noise from White.

Terrakion had promptly turned and fled after a couple of moments watching the scene, Haxorus stalking him. Oh boy. Were those two done, or..?

[TartoonHand94]

Purple was happier than words could describe to be seen as okay in the Champion Cynthia’s eyes. Literally, the Delcatty caught his tongue as a sheepish smile was all he could say in reply to the statuesque blonde in the long black robe. It was a step up from the server crash and Kappineapple made do with the progress.

Garchomp on the other hand was alright in Clucky’s eyes. That
Distracting Dragon Rush distracted him too. The Blaziken secretly hoped his trainer would order him to do a Flame Thrower just so he could show off red flames being better than blue flames.
But as the frilly girl was bucked off Terrakion, something else distracted everybody.

“Wait…Iris? The Iris?” Purple gasped at Cynthia’s name calling. “Dragon Type Champion of Unova Iris?”
Another Champion? What kind of day is this? His jaw nearly fell off at the revelation that Cynthia was her mom too.
Before he could freeze or faint again, or his mind could blow from the family tie revelation, Kappineapple acted quickly and took his head, pointing him to the clearing where Terrakion used to be.
“Wait…Is that…Virizion?” Purple squinted with new interest at the grassland Pokémon. He couldn’t believe he almost forgot it was there, with all the other revelations going on. Normally a time like this, such a rare Pokémon lying motionless would be begging to be drawn. But didn’t look like a time like this at all. Without hesitation he dashed over to it, sliding onto his knees to close the gap.
“H-hey there… Hello. Nice Virizion. Easy, easy. I’m not going to hurt you.” He whispered cautiously as he bent over to examine the legendary lying still.
“…You look like you’ve already been hurt.” He winced in in alarm. He quickly began reaching over his shoulder to his bag pack…which he couldn’t reach in his haste. “Nintenda, quick! The berry pouch! Get me a Maximum Tomato!”
“Ninjask!” Nintenda saluted, flying onto his back and fetching a red round juicy Maximum Tomato out of his Ivysaur themed bag. She climbed up over his shoulder and handed it to him. “Thanks.”
“Uh, here…” Purple gently offered the Maximum Tomato to the Virizion. “You look like you could use this.”

Purple	Clucky	Kappineapple	Nintenda
Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%
Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal

[PolarStarQuote]

When a Mom is on the end of this, She doesnt need a roll to catch the Babe, As she opened her arms and hugged Iris tight, Cradling her into her fluffy Robe as She petted Iris's soft hair. Sure, iris was a bit older than it was considered to be okay to be cradled like this, but, Nobodies Judgin'. Atleast those that dont want a Draco Meteor to a face aint judgin'. Cynthia smiled, Nodding to Black and White. "Yup~ Mother and Daughter~" Cynthia would say, Despite knowing fully well they werent actually mother and daughter. But the Bond was just as strong. Who cared!


Though, That comment about Cynthia's 'Oven' made her suddenly shoot up, Giving a embarrassed "E-eh??" at it, Clinging to Iris tight to keep her Safely held, as She was inspecting Iris for Damages that need healing, Or at the very least a mama's kiss to make them feel better. That was, until Purple rose up and made Cynthia interested, "Verizion too...? This forest has all of the guardians, huh? Im more familiar with Sinnoh's legendary, But, I know these pokemon are incredibly powerful..."

[Mari]

Iris seemed to be fine, thankfully! Nor did she particularly mind all of the cuddlings. She was a pretty touchy-feely kinda person anyway, though in her case this usually manifested more in wrestling. For now though, she lazily snuggled into Cynthia and took the time to silently appreciate the affection. Terrakion's attention had been focused on Haxorus. Virizion, on the other hand, looked like she'd been shredded by Haxorus before they arrived. "Yeah, they're okay..." the unovan champion replied rather dismissively, decidedly unimpressed. Meanwhile, Virizian very reluctantly accepted the maxim tomato, struggling back to her feet, she looked over the party. "Your daughter... is not welcome here." the legendary pokemon breathlessly remarked, pausing just a moment to acknowledge Purple with a nod before fleeing deeper into the forest! "...They're not very fond of battling here." White lamented. "I like it~! It's very progressive." "It seems... short-sighted. They weren't even paying attention to Iris' relationship with her pokemon." "I don't know. I got along with them fine! All you have to do is respect them like you're in someone else's house!"

Black and White begin moving on.



...Soon, they encounter a very forlorn looking Blue. The strikingly beautiful young lady was avoiding acknowledging the group. "--Hey Blue. Is everything alright?" White asked, slightly concerned. "...I didn't know the answer." Blue replied rather evasively, not stopping to explain herself further. She'd be gone, soon. "...Oh." Black added. She was a bit surprised, apparently understanding what in the world Blue had been talking about. It had been said that the indigo champ could be a bit quiet at times, but the duo had never experienced that side of Blue firsthand before. Huh. Well, she was a tough young woman. They were confident she'd be okay, but Valorie might not be and so they proceeded onward. After a bit, Terrakion could be seen running back past them nearby, Haxorus still on his tail.

"

Why're you so persistent?? Get off of me!

"

"--Here Haxorus!" Iris called, returning her pokemon to her side. Haxorus looked pretty beaten up but showed no fear in the face of Cynthia or her garchomp. Rather, she observed that Cynthia was holding her trainer and leaned in to sniff at her. Satisfied, she backed off a bit. Terrakion had, of course, continued fleeing.

...

"STOP!"

The brand new distraction stood before the group, eyeing them with a hard look in his eyes. They'd been walking for a while now. White and Black shared a look. " . . . My name is Cobalion. You've arrived here at a dangerous time. We're currently pre-occupied dealing with other issues and our sanctuary is under threat. Not only is this not a place for humans, but if you proceed you might endanger us all further. Knowing that, will you turn back and leave?" Cobalion asked. "I made a promise to watch over my sisters. I can't turn back now! ...But I still hold to the promise I made last time. I won't do anything to disrespect your sanctuary if I can help it!" Black replied, beaming slightly. " . . . Very well. You may proceed, Black. The rest of you ... open your hearts to me and answer me this question. Be honest, or I will be able to tell you're lying." Cobalion went on in warning. Black rushed ahead. "See you guys soon~!" she called.

"...The truth!" White replied first, raising a decisive fist to her heart. "Whose truth?" Cobalion replied somewhat testily. "...My truth." White reluctantly added. "And just what is your truth?" Cobalion once again inquired, unsatisfied with her answers. This appeared to fluster White. " . . . I'm still searching for it." White sheepisly replied. "...The pursuit of the truth is a noble goal, but if you do not know which truth you are looking for, you are merely lost like the girl who came before you. Think harder, and have a real answer ready by the time your friends have finished."

[TartoonHand94]

“There you go.” Purple proudly smiled as Virizion stood back up on her four legs. “Now just hold still while I-”[/font] he suggested, slipping off his bagpack to get his drawing tools. Virizion had cut him off, however, stating that Cynthia’s daughter Iris was not welcome here. Well that’s kinda harsh. Looking back from Cynthia and Iris to Virizion, Purple was unpleasantly to find she her already galloping off.
“Wait stop! Come back! I didn’t get to draw you yet!” He stumbled up to his feet and gave chase after Virizion, spilling pencils and pens and brushes at his feet. A well-placed marker was enough to trip Purple up, letting Virizon escape into the thicket. “Any old Feebas can snap a Photo of a Pokémon.~” He flatly mocked himself from earlier, head humiliatingly buried in the grass. “It takes a real Milotic of a master artist to Draw one by hand.~”

He didn’t get very far for Nintenda to track him down, picking up the trail of art supplies he left for her.
“Ninjask?” She asked her trainer, once she caught up to him. “The legendary got away.”
The Ninjask dragged the defeated lad back to the rest of the party and they moved on.

Waddling beside the kid walking a couple of steps behind the champions of Unova and the World, the ever observant Ludicolo couldn’t help but notice him admiring the one with buns in her hair.
“Ludicolo?~” He whispered to his trainer with an elbow. “Huh?” Purple awoke with a fluster, looking up at Kappineapple who was waggling his eyesbrows at Black.
“What are you crazy? Of course not!” Purple whispered a scoff back at him. “She’s the Champion of like, the World! She’s… And she’s so… I mean she’d never…” He mumbled looking down at his feet. A pat on his bag brought Purple’s attention up again. “What? What about my bag? You think she’d like a Maximum Tomato too?” He asked obliviously.
Kappineapple began mimicking drawing in his hand and winked.
“...That’s… actually not a bad idea.” Purple began to ponder. “I mean even if she doesn’t… I mean at least she might… It would hurt to ask her, would it?” He began to smile with inspiration.
The Ludicolo took this as a cue to push the kid forward, forcing him to do extra foot work to keep from bumping into her from behind. He avoided this and began walking in step beside them.

Before he can even clear his throat to strike up a conversation, they abruptly stopped, causing him to nearly trip again.
They encountered yet another beautiful young lady. What were they 5 for 5 now? It was certainly a day full of legendary Pokémon and legendary beauties. Kappineapple wished they came to the Pokémon Cove a year ago.
Speaking of legendary Pokemon, Terrakion came back, followed by Haxorus. Clucky couldn’t believe Haxorus was still chasing Terrakion so long after her trainer was already safe. Terrakion had already run off, but Purple had found a new distraction.

“Cobalion…” He mouthed with intrigue. He slowly but surely reached back for his sketchbook as if reaching for Stealth Balls while the Iron Will Pokémon monologued. Finally having it in his hand and ready to go, Black had already answered its riddle and ran off. Asking her will have to wait after all.
As he looked up at his new subject, Cobalion had called upon him, all of them to open their hearts and answer his question.

“…Yes? No? Maybe?...” He indecisively rambled. “I don’t know… Could you repeat the question?” He sheepishly asked, upon realizing he missed what the actual question Cobalion asked was.

Purple	Clucky	Kappineapple	Nintenda
Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%	Damage 0%
Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal	Status: Normal

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Cynthia sure wasnt satisfied with Virizian's answer. Her Daughter better be allowed here! Sure, Wrasslin' wasnt allowed in most fine establishments, But shoving Iris aside like that was not a cool move in Cynthia's book. But, as her friends had sais, Respect the others home, And you will be Okay. Cynthia just, Made sure to snuggle Iris close to her heart, to give her full confirmation of her safety. No Guardians, Gods or Legendaries would get between Cynthia's bond with her!


Then, Came a forlorn looking Blue. Cynthia was about to say something, Until Blue dismissively said something...Quite depressing, Before continuing on. Cynthia reached out a little to Blue, Wanting to say something encouraging to her. "Wait, Dont look so..."...But, She was long gone come the time she could. Looks like Cynthia had to adopt someone else once this was done. Problems for later. Like how on earth Cynthia can afford to feed all these children.


And then...Iron Will in pure form, Cobalion, Appeared before them all. Black's Answer was quick to the point, and certainly had a bit of help by them knowing each other already. Looking to Purple, Cynthia noted that Purple was more stumped being surrounded by girls than he was by this, as she seemed to laugh a bit nervously, With Cobalion being so forward against Whites claim of her Truth.


Looks like it was all eyes on Cynthia...Cynthia nodded, as she was sure in her answer.


"My Truth, Cobalion, is that someone i made a promise to protect is somewhere in this forest, And she needs our help, whether she knows it or not. My Truth is compassion, To save those who need my help the most. My Friends next to me, My Friends deeper in, And The Friends in this forest i have yet to make." Cynthia said, setting Iris into a One-armed carry as Cynthia reached into her back Pocket, and revealed the Pure Evidence to her Truth...



The Very Heart of Compasion, To Protect Those younger and Vulnerable. Cynthia was sure that the hearts actual magical effects would not work on a wise being like Cobalion. But, Just showing it ought to be evident enough to Cynthia's honesty in her Goal, Which has been the same, Forever and always.

"Surely you can relate to such Goal's...Cobalion? Please, Let me and my friends here pass through, To help."