with rocket supposedly vanquished, the hoenn region now faces incredible dangers spawned by the energies of ultra beast invasion.
despite the thin veil of peace, the public still faces unease.
aggressive pokemon wander the wilderness, some mutated into their mega evolved forms.
the scars of mossdeep's ultra beast invasion remain fresh. further still, legendary pokemon still appoint avatars, causing more alarm than awe.
in the meantime, a reformed rocket attempts to poison the ground water of hoenn's society in secretive fashions. what unseen threats still slither in the dark?
we're into the holiday season! hoenn's snowed in with new events (hoennian holidays) and more. crazy to think it's december again. with
the introduction of galarian pokemon, learnsets, abilities and "new megas", we've been quite busy haven't we?
thank you to the community for being so amazing and for being patient with staff as we busily work for your enjoyment! stay warm, folks!
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[attr="class","ipad"]MORNINGSTAR'S LEGACY[break][break] Reconstruction efforts are well under way but there's something off about Mossdeep. Ever since the invasion by the mysterious wormhole pokemon that tore the city asunder, an odd energy radiates from ground zero. Most would be unable to tell that something was amiss, those who could would attribute it to the same phenomenon that introduced Mega Evolution to the region. The whole region seems to be undergoing a change, some scientist theorizing that it's natures way of adapting to the sudden shift and problems that plague the region, but no one is truly certain. [break][break]
A true DRAGON MASTER would be able to decipher the estranged feeling emanating from the scorched earth scarred by freya morningstar 's last attack against the ultra beast. The way the land pulses ripples with a cry for help. It'll send a splitting migraine to anyone capable to receiving such a wave length. It's the first clue that somethings amiss.[break][break]
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Post by mateo martinez on Sept 25, 2019 4:44:11 GMT
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upon the back he rode atop of dragonite. after his time spent in lavaridge with Bailey Cooper. he wanted an up close look of what he'd missed out on. "talk about knowing how to party..." hovering over the battlefield, he'd come to gesture an order to dragonite with a stroke atop of his head. telling it to land them upon the ground.
for today's attire mateo didn't adorn his signature cape. he adorned an open happi that could be seen huddled over his back, arms within their appropriate sleeves. white bandages were seen around his stomach, the stomach brace he once wore now replaced with a simple sarashi. loose, beige colored bermuda shorts were worn for his bottom. for footwear he wore a pair of wooden geta's.
once dragonite touched the surface. mateo, too, followed in suit. but the moment his wooden clogs touched the floor he'd come to feel a sudden shock arise through him. almost falling dragonite would help catch his trainer's footing. holding unto his pokemon, he was confused as to what that was.
a hand was brought to his forehead. "what the..." he couldn't make it out clearly, but he felt ash beneath his footing emit something...never before felt yet possessing a familiar energy. something was amiss, he just couldn't figure out what.
Post by mateo martinez on Sept 25, 2019 17:13:40 GMT
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"dragonite, are you--" eevee, emerging from its balled, manifested before the duo. hyperactive and frantically dancing about the scarred surface. mateo, shouting, said, "aye! back in the ball!" a crimson beam of energy attempted to force the pokemon back in. but he wouldn't budge.
each attempt to bring it back into the ball missed. "you little shit--" dragonite would call to the duo. signaling for mateo to come over and look upon the ground. together the group noticed soot stain. feeling the ground and touching the remnants of fire. this was no ordinary fire, but "dragon fire." just from sniffing the black stain, as well as tasting it, he could feel the sensation of something akin to a dragon-type's flare.
[attr="class","ipad"]PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE[break][break] the essence of DRAGON FIRE is a sensation that mateo will never be able to forget. it'll never leave mossdeep but the feelings of the odd phenomenon will resonate within him. a dragon master will never forget the scorn of a dragon in peril. nothing else of consequence happens in mossdeep. he may stay and investigate but nothing of value is discovered. no one else is able to comprehend DRAGON FIRE and it dies in the passing months. it is through sheer luck that mateo ever comes across it.[break][break]
one day, while roaming the hall of league head quarters in lilycove on the way to report to dahlia goode, mateo feels a familiar spike in energy. the headache returns but he can feel it radiating from another hall. the DRAGON FIRE is not something he can forget and it leads him to several league members transporting a sealed box toward league headquarters. they claim that it's a special item called the SOUL DEW that freya morningstar acquired prior to her untimely demise. [break][break]
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mateo's LEAGUE ENDORSEMENT allows him to ask the transporters to let him check out the SOUL DEW. they warn him that it's a precious artifact that the league intends to study but with his brutish charisma he manages to coerce them to let him touch it. the moment he does, the SOUL DEW erupts in a bright flash of light, harmlessly piercing through anything in its way as it points in one direction. it's pointing toward pacifidlog town. [break][break]
the SOUL DEW continues to beam the light for as long as mateo stays within its vicinity. what he doesn't know is that the light will fade within three day's time. until then, the league will let him borrow the artifact under the assumption that he can figure out why the gem has activated. should be choose to follow the light or pinpoint where it's pointing to, he'll have to do it quick or memorize the direction. something tells him that this isn't going to be a journey he can repeat — call it a dragon's intuition. [break][break]
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Post by mateo martinez on Sept 27, 2019 21:37:02 GMT
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he had the perfect person in mind for this. with the soul dew in his position, he took to meteor falls. there the momobami's ( hundred devouring ) estate, hidden, resided as a secondary home for those apart of mateo's clan.
entering the estate, it would come to be opened by those who guarded the draconian home. upon entering he would search for BRYONY EVREN. "you wouldn't happen to know where evren is?" asking a random caretaker. they'd guide them to BRYONY EVREN's whereabouts.
entering with a knock. the caretaker in question would come to announce his arrival. "yo, bry!" mateo called, "we're goin' on a trip, sadly not in our favorite rocketship." shoes off, a thud was made with each step taken. "so back whatever you need, because it might be awhile before we're back." thinking about it he should probably leave a note behind for the others just in case something were to happen to them.
notes: let's go on an adventure, call us natsu and lucy.
Post by BRYONY EVREN on Sept 27, 2019 21:43:48 GMT
In her room, curled up with a very exciting book, Bryony's peace is interrupted by Mateo's ever loud voice and the thunder of his footsteps. She squints, tucks her bookmark between pages, and sets the novel aside before she stands and moves to the door to open it.
"Um - where are we going?"
More importantly, why wasn't he taking Chance or Noelle or Morgan or Adam or someone that wasn't her? Someone that was good at the whole going on long adventures thing? She decides against arguing and instead, does as told. Bryony grabs a large bag and starts putting things away.
Her jangmo-o makes a point of crawling out from where she was hiding to dash over to Mateo and wind between his legs.
Post by mateo martinez on Sept 27, 2019 22:00:11 GMT
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"oh, it's jan!" picking the jangmo-o up and holding it within the air as if it were an infant. he'd playfully make faces. afterwards, mateo would explain the situation once she was set. with jangmo-o in tow, he'd say, "follow me!"
escorting the duo outside, he'd come to set the jangmo-o down. "it's not everyday you get to see something as spectacular as this." a satchel was seen being held by one of the caretakers of their estate. "thanks!" taking it out and unwrapping the item from the cloth that covered it. he would come to reveal the SOUL DEW to BRYONY EVREN.
once shown and held by mateo, a beam of light emerged and began surging toward one, very specific, direction. "i don't know where this thing is leading me to, but there're several locations that way. i think i'm suppose to follow it..." staring at the item, he'd look back to BRYONY EVREN with a gentle smile, "and i thought it'd be pretty cool to take you on a field trip. we might see some once-in-a-lifetime thing or..." die. there was a chance of death. "...or we can ignore this. pretend like none of this ever happened and live in wonder as to where the hell this rock was trying to take us." that was a nice way of putting.
"and if we somehow get lost or in trouble, i'll leave a note behind telling them to look for us in these specific locations. if anything, i'll make sure the note is delivered and they can just follow after us." turning to the caretaker, he'd nod. signaling them to make sure the note is delivered the moment they leave. "we're heading out on our dragons. while you gather your stuff, i'm go get my bearings together." he'd wrap the soul dew back up.
once they were ready, they'd head out.
notes: let's go on an adventure, call us natsu and lucy.
Post by BRYONY EVREN on Sept 27, 2019 22:16:47 GMT
Bryony's lips part as she examines the sphere and the colors locked inside. A hand lifts to touch it but she changes her mind and instead laces both hands together. "It's - pretty." For lack of better words. It's pretty and magical looking and it's definitely not something a person would see every day.
"Oh - no! No, you shouldn't - we shouldn't do that!" she says, barely thinking before she speaks. "I'll meet you there, okay? Don't leave without me again!"
Bryony turns, escaping back to her room. She comes out not much later with her drampa at her side, bag carefully tied to his back to ensure it doesn't fall. She looks at Mateo and offers a wide smile. "I'm ready!"
[attr="class","ipad"]BEYOND THE MIRAGE[break][break] the light from the SOUL DEW pierces into the horizon. it takes them past pacifidlog town and into the never-ending bleakness of hoenn's oceans. murky shades of blue blur their vision as far as the eye can see and the only thing that differentiates the shift from dark to light is where the sky and sea split. they continue onward until they can go no further, reaching uncharted territory that renders their sense of direction awry. their electronics start to fail and any gps signals they may have had disconnect from the world. the only thing that guides them is the SOUL DEW and it leads them into a strange, sudden mist. [break][break]
when they venture into the mist they get lost in the MIRAGE. it seems to go on forever and they start to become delusional. the concept of time collapses onto itself and a matter of minutes stretch into infinity. the island's safeguard exacts a heavy toll and only the conversation between the both of them keep them sane. venturing to the island alone would've proved disastrous. [break][break]
eventually, the SOUL DEW expires, blinking rapidly as the light dies. it returns to its previous stasis and the duo are left to their own devices. an ear-piercing roar is heard from above and the mist subsides to reveal MIRAGE ISLAND. the island houses a single tower that reaches beyond the heavens. they cannot see the peak from where they are, masked by the grey clouds that hide their eventual destination from their unworthy eyes. [break][break]
SKY PILLAR is a marvel that neither will be able to understand. the tower is made of stone with various gaps across its expansive length but the sheer size of the tower, both in length and width, seem crafted for a behemoth rather than a mere human. even a wailord cannot seem to fill in hulking entrance to the tower, putting granite cave to shame in comparison. the entrance looms with a blackness that puts the night to shame. [break][break]
they hear another ROAR and tremble in fear. the clouds part way, seemingly parted by a shining light that brings down the wrath of the heavens. as the rays grow increasingly bright and closer, both of them will realize that the light is not sunlight but a HYPER BEAM big enough to vaporize littleroot town in one blow. [break][break]
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Post by mateo martinez on Sept 29, 2019 1:32:36 GMT
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the knapsack, tightly worn, had been upon his back possessed essentials that would be needed. as mateo and BRYONY EVREN traveled through the chaotic scenery. they'd come to see an island before, but with said island there came an ear-piercing roar. mateo was had never heard such a cry before, it made him quiver with excitement. turning toward bryony, he'd shout, "stay close to me!" as he rode upon dragonite's back.
childlike eyes stared at the pillar before them that stood upon mirage island. mateo was like a child ensnared by its beauty, and as he would look to see BRYONY EVREN's expression. something caught him off-guard, destroying his mesmerized state. the roar from earlier cried once more and with it, from above, a light headed their way.
looking toward bryony, mateo would shout, "bry--!" dragonite moved before the mateo could finish his call. charging into BRYONY EVREN's pokemon, hugging both it and she tightly. they would all be thrown off course as mateo held unto dragonite. as they fell into the ocean, it was then that a wave would wash the group away. only for them to, soon after, awaken upon the shores of mirage island.
"m-mm..." mateo was briefly unconscious. his dragonite, too, had yet to awaken. he'd been within a daze, attempting to wake up. sadly, he would return to his unconscious state for the time being.
notes: made us an entryway! so, basically, dragonite grabbed onto bryony and the pokemon she was riding on. they all fell into the ocean. the tidal wave made by the hyper beam caused them to wash-up on shore. so i hope this helps, bb! let me know if you want me to edit!
Bryony thinks, even a year ago, she would not have been able to make it through this adventure. Even now, her frailness gets the best of her but with Mateo at her side, it's easier to find the strength to push on. Part of her regrets not bringing the others. Another part is happy about it. This is her adventure with Mateo and for once, she's not the one left behind.
Settled on her drampa's back, Bryony hums as the sea strums below them. Everything seems right. She glances at Mateo then ahead and she wonders if maybe this could last forever. Just this moment. Just this scene.
And just as soon as the thought occurs, it shatters. Bryony flinches at the roar, turning to look towards it. Her eyes widen, lips parting as she takes the sight before them in. Awe turns to confusion and confusion twists into horror. Another roar breaks against the air and a light as bright as the sun fills her vision. And then she's weightless, falling through the air until the ocean swallows her whole.
When Bryony wakes up, every bit of her is aching. Her hair spills around her shoulders, ribbon lost to the sea. Her drampa has gathered both her and Mateo and curls around them, one wing raised over them as a shield. She sits up and the dragon type makes a low noise. "I'm alright - " Her throat feels raw.
She finds Mateo beside her and her first response is her breath catching, heart suddenly a dead weight in her ribs. She grabs at his arm. "Mateo - Mateo - w-wake up!" She presses two fingers to his neck and when his pulse trembles beneath, her shoulders fall forward. The breath slips free from her.
Bryony brushes the hair from his face then finds the first aid kit from her own bag. Her body is stiff, movements unsure. Most of her things are drenched but the first aid kit is fine.
By the time Mateo finally comes to, Bryony sits with her back against drampa and knees to her chest, forehead pressed to them. Any injuries on him or dragonite have been taken care of either with bandages or a health potion.
tldr bryony wakes up, has a minor freak out, and tends to any injures while she waits for mateo to come to.
Post by delphi sorrow on Sept 29, 2019 3:41:47 GMT
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"hello? anyone home?" —surprisingly nothing of familiarity came. no distant and overly boisterous bickering from mateo and the rest of his rowdy family friends. people of which delphi had found quite amusing to keep company (yet) their presence was as stilling as the quiet estate. sudden movement against the floorboards sending him reeling into a startled jump.
unforunately it was not anyone he knew. even then, delphi couldn't sum up an appropriate reason for visiting when it'd just been out of boredom. the caretaker approached him and offered a slight bow. gently passing him a note that was meant for any of the other members that had visited. what it had said however— was a mystery itself. (is this another language?) delphi pondered, amazing by the bizarre scribbling though gradually figuring it out.
"h-hold on a second! they went there!?" the slim parchment fell towards the smooth flooring as he'd turned opposite into a desperate run. his fingers were brought to his mouth, emitting a sharp whistle as an oddly colored flygon took its descent before the young man. the growl of concern coming as delphi leaped onto her back. the pair taking off towards the endless blue. "the tower raz! don't take your time!" and then they were gone.
delphi and raz had reached the mist in no time. his dragon sparing no civility in the individual upon her back. still it was the same as it had always been. the mist went on and on. although he'd known fully that the tower was there, the illusion kept them in an never—ending circle. whatever was within did not want them there.
"mateo! bryony!" as raz levitated in place, he called out there names. earning no response as the empty estate had been. his features crossed with an unlikely look of desperation and concern, suddenly feeling a strong vibration to their left. raz moving a few lengths away on the immediate, letting out a hostile growl. "there? is it there?" he'd say, already certain of his words, "hyper beam it! now!" hesitant at first, a glance is passed his direction. the energy beginning to pool within parted jaws. an immense energy veiled before its devastating release.
notes: lmk if this is ok! delphi got the note and just hyper beamed the mist/illusion!
Post by mateo martinez on Sept 29, 2019 5:38:30 GMT
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awakening upon gasping for air. he'd look around in search of bryony, quickly arising. "bryo--!!" dragonite, already awake, would come pat mateo on the shoulder. it was in a way that basically told him to 'calmate'. "your safe..." he'd let out a relieved sigh.
touching his face, he'd come to see the upper corner of left eye bandaged. he'd look over to bryony, a soft smile given. "thanks for the patch up, bry! looks like i brought the right person along for the ride." his smile was lambent. a scary moment had just happened to them. he wanted to make sure bryony wasn't scared. "if you're scared, stay close to me. i didn't expect us to get into a sticky situation, idjit..." his slogan was murmured.
it was then that his attention was broken. turning toward a beam that shot from afar. he'd come to see a hole having been opened by the beam. moving closer to the shore, his feet buried within the ocean up to his calf. he'd come to see it none other than, "delphi sorrow!" mateo shouted in shock. what the hell was that brat doing here?! "dragonite, light it up!" dragonite, nodding, would release a FLAMETHROWER ABOVE attempting to light a path their way. wondering if their unexpected guest would see it.
"the hell is he doing here, of all the people..." pinching the bridge of his noise. he now had to babysit. talk about a rocky start to their adventure.
Bryony's head lifts at the sound of Mateo's voice, expression softening as soon as she sees him. "I'm not scared," she assures, uncurling to push herself up. There's a scrape going up her arm, perhaps from a rock, and already the sign of a large bruise forming against her leg.
In spite of her words, she steps closer to Mateo, hand reaching out to touch his wrist. Bryony curls her fingers loosely around it. Her grip tightens as another flash of light breaks through the fog but it's not long before the perpetrator makes themselves known.
"What is he doing here?" she murmurs. Bryony grabs a pokeball from her belt (it's a miracle none of them had been lost during the fall) and brings out her altaria. She gives it a small command and the bird like dragon uses moonblast. It breaks through the mist as if it were a light house's beacon.
Post by delphi sorrow on Sept 30, 2019 20:11:20 GMT
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the dragon chased after her attack as the mist parted. their muddy unclear sightings only visible for a moment in the distance. again the coverage closed in on them and left the pair blinded. raz lowering towards the water after with a tired hum. thankfully her trainer was there to keep her motives going. whatever those could’ve been.
”we’ve done this before, haven’t we?” delphi said light—heartedly, giving the beast a gentle pat on the back. ”my mother had warned me not to come here unless it was necessary… that it was dangerous.” he grinned. one signature expression that none couldn’t forget. ”i think she knew i wouldn’t listen. i always wanted to know what it looked like inside this mist. what my tribe had been protecting for so many generations.” his eyes closed only for a moment. lips parting as if to voice something more.
instead came the fire and the light.
against the veil, his dragon rose from the chilling blue and towards the source of motion. there are voices that come from afar. though the clarity is unheard and they reach the pair as a buzzing call. raz moves more quickly— as if she recognizes the company— tearing into the clouded encirclement till they’d reached the edge. his breath is caught in his throat as it all becomes clear and the dragon also hesitates upon the towering sight. "the sky pillar." he whispers unknowingly.
it is not fully visible given the immense height, but it still leaves him mesmerized. so much so he’d almost forgotten why he’d come here in the wonder of a place only heard in tales. ”oh…” he turns away and glimpses towards the shoreline. there is still a slight fog but it is not as heavy as what lay behind them. ”you guys!” delphi calls out cheerily.
"are you two alright? i heard a big boom and then a whoosh whoosh!” he slipped from the back of raz and leapt onto the ground. able to make out their slight injuries more properly. ”yeesh! what are you two even doing here! if you needed a guide you should’ve brought me! i look after this place you know!”well… sort’ve.
