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The Twentieth Year[break]
The Day of the Winter Solstice [break][break]

Mikael had spent a lot of years leading up to the winter solstice traveling with Adelaide Whiteley . Going from one settlement to the other. But he always made sure to return to Circhester sticking around for a few months before setting out again. He was to restless to stay in one place for to long. The most being a few months. Something he was only ever to do in Circhester. Probably because he had started to see it as his home for the past two decades.
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When the day of winter solstice arrived he had been traveling with Adelaide Whiteley . He noticed immediately when the sky turned red and crimson clouds blotted out the son. For a minute he stood rooted to the spot fear choking him. He was quick to shake it off and turned towards his companion to tell her that they should be getting back.
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However before he could he noticed people from all the settlements were coming towards him. And was that a Zacian at the head of every battle patrol. Just what was going on here? He shook himself deciding he needed to focus on the battle. Anything else could wait until later.
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He turned taking in everything. From the Necrozma and Eternatus to the hordes of poison sludge Pokémon and the dynamax Pokémon. He also noticed that there was Gigantamax Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon in the back. The odds definitely didn’t look good. But that didn’t mean he was about to roll over and give up. He would give everything he had to protect the settlements.
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The young man, because at 46 he still considered himself to be young despite being around middle aged, released Crystal from her pokeball. The Glaceon looked at what was going before looking back at her partner. He didn’t answer at first just activated the ability to dynamax causing the ice type to grow in size.
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”Do you think you could use max hailstorm from a distance?” he asked gesturing towards the dynamax and gigantamax pokemon that were further away. ”If so aim for the Rillaboom,” he told the ice type. Having her orders the Glaceon nodded before using Max Hailstorm putting as much distance as she could on it. If it could reach as far as Rillaboom that would be fine since it should at least be able to hit some of the Pokémon and would still release a hail for five turns.
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While Crystal did that he took his sword out of its sheath. ”I’m going to attack them head on. Will you cover me?” he asked the blond haired woman at his side. Whatever Adelaide Whiteley said he would still attack them head on. With his sword that was had Freeze-Dry imbued in it he charged towards the fighting pokemon. He immediately sought one of the generals lashing out at it with sword. Hoping that he could freeze it solid.[break][break] w3lG7fSh

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + was traveling at the time things started [break] is surprised when everyone joins together and about there being more than one Zacian on their side [break] Sends out his Glaceon and dynamaxes her before asking her to try and do a long range Max Hailstorm on Rillaboom. [break] Even it doesn’t hit the intended target it should at least hit some of the other Pokémon either way it will start to hail for five turns or however long the battle last which ever comes first [break] Decides to attack head on with his Freeze-Dry sword and ask Adelaide Whiteley to cover him [break] Uses his Freeze-Dry sword against a Toxtricity

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He's home when the sky turns red. Paxton had stuck so close to hisnfamily as winter approached, knowing soon everything would end. Curled up on the couch, luciano fisk resting in the crook of his neck having fallen asleep waiting for Athena Jr to come back from athena oswald 's gym, the sky turns red. Paxton's blood runs cold before his daughter bursts into the home, startling her father awake. He sees the red skies, his excited daughter and grows tense in Paxton's arms. Blue eyes look into his own with so much pain and love in one. How could he have ever doubted this wasn't real. Athena rushes around their home while Luci retreats, allowing Paxton to get ready. He brings his sword while Paxton dons his armor.

The kiss they share in the darkness of his bedroom is deep, and long. At some point, he felt tears on his hand and he's not sure if it's his or Luci's. But he wipes them for Paxton. He gives him courage. When Athena is at the front door, waiting, Paxton argues with her short and firm. Words of an old soldier that leave no room for argument.

"Protect Luciano."

His tone is sharp before he softens to bring Athena Jr close and kiss the top of her head. She tries not to cry as she holds her dad in a vice grip. And eventually, she relents in the soft touch of her father, Luci.

Paxton takes position, rushing to the barracks to supervise the armament of their guard. The men and women under him organize, and he takes a stand next to the commander that has recruited him. Ashley Shepard stands with the rest of the monarchy, kepler brueshaber , the queen, nearby. He looks at his king and nods at him in turn. "My king," and that's all that needs to be said. As they ride, joining the armies of other cities the royalty begin crying out. He pulls out the BLACK METAL sword he had forged. He feels the power glowing in it.

To his forces as they ready to charge forth he says, "You heard their majesties! No second chances! Strike fast! Strike hard! No mercy!"

On cue he releases Streentrup to Octillery, turning his attention to the CINDERACE. "Shoot it down!" He orders, sending her out with orders as his borrowed steed stomps forward closer to the poisonous army. He holds out his sword, as it pulses with light. "Incoming redirect!" He shouted as he used KING'S SHIELD to jostle and redirect swarms of poison into expecting combatants who began to fell confused sludge creatures.

The DYNAMAX BAND on his arm glows as she grows in size and her HYDRO PUMP transforms into a G MAX GEYSER which flies straight through enemies before rising to meet the CINDERACE head on.

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+ @many taggus |i dont htink paxton lost any lpookemon but i need ot double check MY ROLLS [break][break]

tl;dr

- after necorzma attacks makes a SWORD with KING'S SHIELD [break]
- supports thomas during the lose of his wife [break]
- sad to leave his family but goes to joim om ashleys side [break
Sends out octillery to dynamax and used g max geyser [break]
- uses kings shield to weaken grunts and funnel them tonwaiting soldiers.

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The day has finally fallen upon them. In each of the respective towns, the ZACIAN statue breaks and a spiritual from of the sword canine is revealed. This was only the start to the impending doom. It beckons a summoning howl, calling forth anyone and everyone who can and willing to fight. The skies turn a deep shade of bloody red, horrid creatures pour out and fall upon the earth. Crimson colored orbs watched as the dark violet dragon soars through the sky, the SKELETON roaring only to be meet with a force of a BLACK KNIGHT. The two clash, battling with all their might.[break][break]

“Please be safe my love.”[break]
“I will.”[break]
“Dad… You will come back… right?”[break]
“Of course, your dad may be old but build like a tauros. Nothing can stop me.”[break]
“Yeah!”[break]
*sighs* “Just please return to us.”[break]
*chuckles* “I already told you I will.”[break]
“I love you, husband.”[break]
“And I love you, wife.”[break][break]

Maverick knelt down to his boy, hugging the young boy tight before he gave him a gentle kiss on his forehead. Junior grumbled, pushing his dad away. It wasn’t manly for his dad to kiss him. Maverick chuckled, shaking his head as he rose to face the love of his life. He could see the pain in her eyes, despite the strong mask she had placed over hers for their kid. It hurt him to see her like that, yet there was nothing he could do other than promise to return. Maverick leaned in to kiss his wife. He has done this many times in the past twenty years. Yet this one, felt like the last and the most important one of them all. A LOUD HOWL rang out, announcing their departure. “See you two soon. Keep safe.”[break][break]

Taking in a deep breath, the emotionless mask returned to his facial features. He turned, custom two SWORDS in hand and DYNAMAX BAND in the other. Reaching into his pocket, the man summons one of his beast. The shadow hisui arcanine materialized within seconds, emitting a low displeased grumble. The man ignores it, leaping onto the canine’s back and pointing to the Zacian the darts off to lead the way. “Keep up.” The canine bounds forward, chasing after the sword canine with his human on his back.[break][break]

It didn’t take too long to reach the destination Zacian has lead them too. Surprisingly enough, their numbers were great with all the cities banding together. Warm crimson colored orbs observed the ILLUSORY ZACIANs as they came to a halt, each awaiting for the command to attack. And as they wait, Maverick couldn't help by noticed the army of poisonous controlled pokemon that await them to fight back. He leaps off his canine in a swift smooth motion, thanking the beast and recalled it into his sphere. This battle was doing to be a long and bloody one. That was a given.[break][break]

Plucking out another sphere, the man summons his faithful canine. The massive six foot seven hell hound materializes, her stance regal and domain. She takes in the scene, gaze falling upon her human as she emits a low grumble. Maverick reaches out, hand rest on the rapidash skull that she wore over her own. “It’s nice,” he mumbled to her in a low tone, “Prepare yourself.” Years of training coming down to this very moment. It was almost scary to think about, if one had time to think about it.[break][break]

Withdrawing his TWO LONG SWORD from their sheath, they pulsed with the SHADOW BREAK energy they were fused with. The double edged BLACK METAL weapons singing their own tone of death. It was time to put his years of swordsmanship to use. And when the war cry was called out, the pair were off to fight.[break][break]

Both the elder burnt scarred man and his beloved canine charged forward, Maverick using his new acquired skill to sliced through poisonous mind control creatures while Azula burned and crunched down others who dared to get in her path. From an audience point of view, the two made a great pair. The man danced with his blades, dodging as much as he could while slicing enemies. And if for some reason a pokemon tried to sneak up in him, it was Azula the houndoom that would come in clutch and save him from death. Of course, the man went with Maverick saving his own canine from being buried alive from their foes.[break][break]

It was hard to tune out all the screams and deaths that happened all around them. Maverick has never been at war. It was almost dissociating. Constantly fighting, never getting a break. Ignore your morals for the sake of others. The war has only just begun, yet the fatigue of battle has already began to take its toll. Despite the utter chaos that raged all around him, a shout was heard from one of his many allies. They explained that it seemed like it was the three gigantamax in the far back that was controlling the armies. If they could take those three out, this war may be over sooner. Cover in blood and toxicants, Maverick’s gaze fell upon the closes of the three. The GIGANTAMAX RILLABOOM.[break][break]

“It’s time Azula,” the man called out to his canine, raising his sword to defend himself from the attack creature, “We need to help now.” The man grunted, pushing the creature back while simultaneously slashing the other blade to cut down the creature. He turned, running towards the massive grass type pokemon. Of course, the man tried to dodge any pokemon that attempted to attack him along the way. A few times, getting stopped to either help others or fight his own battles. But within range, it was time to act.[break][break]

Tapping the DYNAMAX BAND, it glows. And soon, so does HOUNDOOM. Within seconds, his once already big canine turned huge into her DYNAMAXed form. The canine howled with life, fighting the already strong will of this forms determination to take control of her. She glared at the grass type, lips peeled back to reveal her pearly white as a snarl ripped through her throat. “Go Azula,” the man called out, forced to face yet another attack foe, “MAX FLARE!” The houndoom takes in a deep breath, chest cavity expands beyond its normal limits. And when ready, her muzzle parts to let loose a powerful fire blast towards the mighty foe.[break][break]

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team hammerlock. -1 salac. maverick says goodbye to his wifey and little mav. he follows after zacian. at the call, mav fights along side his houndoom through the waves of poison pokemon using his two shadow break swords. he hears orders to attack the giga pokemon. houndoom dynas and uses max flare on the giga rillaboom.[break]

The hero emerges from carved stone. A memory from twenty years ago surges unbidden. They were fighting outside of the tomb. This magnificent creature was at the center of that conflict. Dreams of another life. All Lord Navidson, Pale Rider of Motostoke, cares about is what awaits them on the impending battlefield. He is a warrior, with a warrior’s senses. He knows what awaits them now that the dog has emerged.[break][break]
Somewhere far away, a man greets Zacian with a smile. Navy greets her with a grim nod. Turning, he goes to join the royal war council. Provisions are gathered. Soldiers are rallied. Navy plays a key role in scouting the road ahead of them, checking it for danger atop the king’s mount.[break][break]
Eventually, he arrives. Mounted just behind the King and Queen, he sees what they see. Before them is an open battlefield. After so long, the gathered armies face a battle to decide the fate of the world. Far off, beyond the towering titans across the battlefield, a black knight and a skeleton dragon fight. Lord Navidson looks to Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki . Apprehension from another life gnaws at his heart. The girl is obsessed with that skeleton, and it is there waiting for them.[break][break]
“Steel yourself, Navy.” He whispers under his breath, hoping no one can hear. “You’re not the only one who’s going to lose something today.” He loads his gun, glances down at the dynamax band, and contemplates if he should break out this trump card immediately.[break][break]
Not yet.[break][break]
He’s just another soldier today. He has his own strategy. Larger than life heroes will defeat the towering bunny. Let the Pale Rider play his small part.[break][break]
As the horns sound and the battle is joined, he grabs Valkyrie’s reins. Riding like the wind of death itself, he rushes down the center. His horse jumps clear over the frontlines. For one moment, gone too soon, Lord Navidson looks to be flying. Valkyrie’s hooves hit the ground. She charges forward. Her rider casts his gunmetal eyes about as he searches for the Toxtricity general.[break][break]
The target is sighted. Valkyrie strafes around him, the Rider lining up his shot. A deafening blast rocks the middle of the center line. An anchor shot flies towards the center general. A moment later, in a maneuver practiced for twenty years, Valkyrie opens her mouth, letting a shadow ball fly free. Navy prays it hits the general and hits true so that he might move on before he is utterly surrounded.[break][break]
There are giants to the left of him and giants to the right. Giants behind and giants ahead in sight. Boldly he rides, and well. Into the jaws of death, into the gates of hell.

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+ Navy greets Motostoke's Zacian with a grim nod.[break]
Helps plot out the best route to their destination with his knowledge of the region.[break]
Joins the battle riding Spectrier.[break]
Rushes down the center lane of the battle, aiming for the Toxtricity general.[break]
Tries to chain him down with an Anchor Shot from his gun.
Spectrier combos this with a shadow ball afterwards.[break]
Used the salac from B&B endeavors.

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War. That kind of felt different from anything before. It was a bit difficult to describe, of course. But this was much unlike the last times she had gotten roped into things like this. Even on that mountain encounter in the fog she had just been asked to help protect a point from some potential attack, but there had been only like, thirty, forty people involved? And, more importantly, they had not marched towards it in such a depressing line. Honestly, how did soldiers do that? It was so different to do this instead of seeking to just defend your home. It was the same in effect, yes, especially given the strategical situation. At least that she had heard.
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Honestly, Megan did not know. But everyone else had been convinced that this was what was necessary in order to both fulfill the prophecy and, on a more basic level, to just stay alive. Playing contrarian in a situation like that would do no one any good, so she did not even remotely try. If everyone was fighting, she simply would be too. Because that was necessary to protect everyone.
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Yet, Megan was not someone who treated everyone equally, of course. That was why she was sticking close to Johanna, ready to shield the other with her Protect shield if need be. The others marching alongside them towards the Intelleon too, of course but, again, she was definitely playing favourites. While others held speeches or needed those to inspire them, Megan just needed to squeeze a certain someone’s hand in order to focus as they neared the battlefield.
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And a few decades ago, a sight like that would have seen her heart sink. But by now, she was so used to seeing armies of poisonous Pokemon in a way that it did not truly register all that much. Those simply were enemies they needed to defeat. Hence, she mentally steeled herself for just that before ordering her Hydreigon into battle. It had been the obvious choice. When she thought of gigantic threat on her side, she thought Hydreigon. Hence, she ordered it into battle right away while staying behind herself, ready to use Protect on the squishy humans. “Strafe the army, create an opening with Max Darkness.” The Gigantic Intelleon certainly would pose a problem, but they needed to create a way for their more melee-oriented fighters to get close. Hence, she was going to help with that. It was about as well as she understood battlefield tactics, at least.

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+ joins the battle more solemnly, prepares to use her protect to shield from retaliation, orders Max!Hydreigon to Max Darkness the hordes of Darkness Io9y_Atq (using salac from the garden, if i forget to harvest by deadline someone remind me, its so hot)

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