despite the two-on-one situation, tapu fini's resolve never quite wavers. in fact, the urgency of wanting to rescue its avatar is what pushes it over the boundaries of what most would consider a fair fight.[break][break]

its MISTY TERRAIN spreads, surging across the area right as the SHADOW SNEAK connects. though it does not nearly do enough to stop NATURE'S MADNESS.[break][break]

a burst of energy erupts, interrupting the dhelmise's ANCHOR SHOT before spreading in a wide area around them. it affects pokemon and human, and it's what throws Alexandra Briarwood off enough to allow alexander the chance to recover from the punch.[break][break]

the MISTY TERRAIN rises until it shrouds them in a difficult HAZE. when it eventually clears, both alexander and tapu fini will have already gone.[break][break]

deeper into rocket territory they go.

[attr="class","ooc"]tldr[break]
- tapu fini's NATURE MADNESS and HAZE allow them to slip away[break]
FERNANDO SILPH Alexandra Briarwood nina larson[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-tapu-fini"]

things would've been far easier if he has access to his team. well, his former team, but who knows what became of them? they should be back at the devon estate as per his will, and briefly, he wonders if his gallade can sense his presence again.[break][break]

"look, i'm just here for the councilman," is FERNANDO SILPH still a councilman? "i'll be in and out in no ti—"[break][break]

priam conrad's first strike starts the battle.[break][break]

once again, the MISTY TERRAIN spreads as tapu fini lets loose a large wave of SURF. alexander stands behind tapu fini this time, knowing better than to separate.

[attr="class","ooc"]tldr[break]
- MISTY TERRAIN active
- tapu fini uses SURF on both[break]
FERNANDO SILPH bryan delarosa priam conrad[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-tapu-fini"]

there was a time when alexander would've leaped for the chance to kill tapu fini as well. how times have changed. death will do that, he supposes.[break][break]

"...!"[break][break]

the ball of light is BLINDING. while alexander recovers from it, tapu fini is left to deal with the FUTURE SIGHT that threatens to crack its shell open. it cries out in NATURE'S MADNESS, causing sparks of energy to lash out from the MISTY TERRAIN.[break][break]

and then, a TELEPORT, timed conveniently as alexander slowly regains his vision.[break][break]

"galahad?"[break][break]

something is thrown alexander's way as the gallade sends PSYCHO CUTS at both silvally and alakazam. at the same time, tapu fini heals through AQUA RING.

[attr="class","ooc"]tldr[break]
- MISTY TERRAIN active[break]
- tapu fini uses NATURE'S MADNESS on both[break]
- tapu fini uses AQUA RING[break]
- gallade uses PSYCHO CUT on both[break]
FERNANDO SILPH bryan delarosa priam conrad[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-tapu-fini"][attr="class","pkspr pkmn-gallade"]

BLACK BRIAR is unexpected but once the awe of it all wears off, he realizes that it might have just worked in his favor instead.[break][break]

a WIDE GUARD enacts in time to block the gallade and alexander from the PSYCHIC blasts. tapu fini isn't as lucky. it's repelled back into the side of the thorned cage, shoulder now stabbed as it struggles to get free.[break][break]

"shit..."[break][break]

while he normally would've had no qualms about leaving the legendary pokemon behind, he's unsure if his current existence is tied to it which forces his hand. gallade and alexander fall back, WIDE GUARD fading right as they reach tapu fini's side.[break][break]

"now!"[break][break]

with the power of gallade's MEGA EVOLUTION, they TELEPORT away right into the submarine.

[attr="class","ooc"]tldr[break]
- MISTY TERRAIN active[break]
- tapu fini is injured[break]
- mega gallade uses TELEPORT to get them into the submarine[break]
FERNANDO SILPH bryan delarosa priam conrad[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-tapu-fini"][attr="class","pkspr pkmn-gallade form-mega"]

king ducks a blow from his lucario, kicking off to separate himself from the jackal. his breath was labored, sweat dripping to stain the black mats beneath him.
[break][break]
he raises a cross-guard, expecting the dual-type to follow, but finds the creature's attention is fixated on another point. the aura sensing appendages on its neck stiffen, and king's own interest is piqued.
[break][break]
a flash of violet light and space twists, as it deposits the three individuals in question.
[break][break]
"huh," is the only sound king can make, posture straightening, muscles tight. his gaze flicks to the green-haired man, his Mega, and finally, to the legendary at his side. he makes no move, however.
[break][break]
"so the dead walk these hallowed halls then, eh?"

[attr="class","notes"]ALEXANDER STONE

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the warping of space and time feels disorienting even after all this time. perhaps more so now due to the stakes and the situation. he does his best to catch his breath and calm rising nausea.[break][break]

only a voice pulls him away.[break][break]

"just until i get what i came here for."[break][break]

tapu fini's MISTY TERRAIN spreads slowly, though they make no move beyond that.[break][break]

"any chance we could avoid a fight?"

[attr="class","ooc"]FERNANDO SILPH KING WAYLAND[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-tapu-fini"][attr="class","pkspr pkmn-gallade form-mega"]

there's a glint in king's eyes as they lock onto legendary at ALEXANDER STONE's side, narrowing at the pink mist that suffuses the room.

[break][break]

"depends on ye. if that mist spreads another foot or two then i suspect we'll probably have some problems."
[break][break]
his apprehension was understandable, considering it looked exactly like the stuff that had controlled freya morningstar. speaking of...
[break][break]
"hm. ye look a bit different than i pictured ye. freya morningstar made ye out ta be taller."

[attr="class","notes"]ALEXANDER STONE

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