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Dizzy continued to recover from the rain, shaking his fur to get he majority of the water out-- spraying it and even adding to Zachary's discomfort. Nyx also gave an unsatisfactory hoot at Dizzy, already shaking her own feathers to get dry. [break][break] "Come on guys, enough with the waterworks..." Zachary cried as he was soon stopped by the presence of another, joining in from the rain. [break][break] Zachary was stunned, not knowing who he was or that other people were on the job too. The older kid was indeed someone with more experinece-- probably the same age as Josh Devlin. He looked just as cool with black hair and the odd show of an eye patch over half of his face. He tried to be sympathetic and not say anything. His pokemon, however, were less tact as they noticed the man's condition. Even more noticeable was the blue cat Meowstic on his shoulder. That was a pleasant surprise to Zachary-- as he loved Meowstics. [break][break] "Um... Hi there. Nice to meet you. I'm... Zachary. Zachary Stellar. I'm working the job for this house too." Zachary said, a bit shy, mostly a bit intimidated by the older trainer and the mysterious mask he had on half his face. His concern was perhaps he was with Team Rocket... but that was wrong to just presume. He just had that 'dark mystique' of it. Maybe it was cause of the Meowstic. Who knew? [break][break] The awkward moment was paused by the violent crack of lightning and thunder-- making Dizzy the Delphox jump and frightfully cling to Zachary, and Nyx the Hoothoot to jump with fight on his shoulder. There was no turning back now from going into the mysterious mansion as the rain started to downpour and just roar with range. "Maybe we can chat about this inside?" Zachary asked over the roar of the rain. [break][break] Not hesitating further, he and Razz would go inside the building. [break][break] The big doors opened to way of a hallway, looking like a classic building . It was dusty, old and cobwebs here and there. Not wishing to be cold any longer... Dizzy took his stick and ignited it, making a small fire to warm and light their way. [break][break] "Um, sorry about that? Not that this place isn't enough to put anyone on guard too." Zachary spoke as he looked around, seeing the interior of the building. "But I guess we have to check--" [break][break] Mrrrow? a voice came out from the shadows. If Razz was paying attention, it would sound very similar to the sound of his own Meowstic. However, it came from the nearby corner of the first part of the hall. Zachary turned to it, as did Dizzy, prepared to defend his trainer if it was dangerous. [break][break] However-- what peeked around the corner was black in color-- with adorable ears, and a cat's eye-- showing to be another "Meowstic". A male one, just like Razz's Salem. [break][break] Zachary gleamed with surprise. "Oh wow... A Meowstic! Oh I wanted to find my own for some time!" Zachary said, the fear of the haunted house meeting into happiness to see the cat Pokemon. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

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So he was a ranger, like Josh was. As they recovered in the safety of the 'haunted house' , they were able to at least learn more about one another safe from the now brewing storm. At his question if Zachary was a ranger himself or something similar, Zachary felt bashful as he raised a hand and rubbed the back of his neck modestly. " Oh, does that mean you know Josh Devlin ?" he asked, trying to break ice with this new ranger he just met. He felt embarrassed not being a big shot like Josh or him. "Oh, no. I'm just your run-of-the-mill trainer. I'm currently working hard to make a name for myself. My dream is to one day become a Gym Leader. But I need more experience, so I am working hard to earn my badges and stuff. But I had the good luck to meet a few gym leaders already." [break][break] At the sight of the little Meowstic hiding, Zachary smiled to the man's advice. With that, he gladly accepted the pokemon food to try and urge the cat out. [break][break] "Hey there... It's okay. We're friends. Do you live here, Meowstic?" Zachary asked, approaching and placing the food somewhat close for the Meowstic to get. [break][break] HOwever, the poor cat flinched at their approach, not really trusting as he saw the humans. Sensing the unease, Zachary felt it was best to bring out other pokemon, who would be more friendly and show they meant no ill will. He took out his pokeballs and began to open them, showing them also to Razz. "It's okay. We're all friends here," he said and his Pokemon came out with their flashes of light. [break][break] One by one, appeared Happy, the Mime Jr , Prophet the Xatu, and Greed the Haunter. Reason for Greed, if their were a real haunting, might help to have a ghost pokemon with them... if Greed could try and behave. [break][break] The poor Meowstic was scared, perhaps of other humans or something. However, -- Zachary's most friendlist pokemon, Happy was a great way to break the ice. The little mime waddled forward and gave his heart-melting smile. "Mi-mi-mime!" he squealed, waving a hand. He eagerly approached, making the cat flinch, but seeing Happy, the little cat soon came out of hiding, happy to see such a cheerful expression. [break][break] It calmed down and soon nibbled on some of the food, looking like it had not eaten in a while. [break][break] "I wonder what's it doing here all alone? Think its wild, or did it belong to the former owners?" Zachary asked, curious why it was in the house. "There is a chance that wild pokemon found shelter in here too. I mean what better place for pokemon to find a place to live in an abandoned mansion." Zachary asked Razz. [break][break] As if to agree-- Greed floated beside them and gave his 'reward' scary cackle of glee-- being a ghost in the house. The Ghost Pokemon eagerly decided to 'play' , passing through the walls nearby to play 'hide & seek' with them. [break][break] Zachary shook his head. Greed could be a bigger headache than Tarot, his Kadabra, could be sometimes. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

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Zachary saw the more neutral expression of the guy, as it was clear his impression of Josh wasn't that great or important. However, he also gave a generic thumbs up for his dream to be a gym leader and wished him luck. Zachary gave a small modest chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck as he did so while Happy and Razz's Meowstic introduced themselves to the newer Meowstic. [break][break] Zachary and Razz discussed it, and it seemed Razz agreed. Pretty much taking the words out of Zachary's mouth, Razz approached the Meowstic and asked to show them around. The Meowstic paused-- and then he gave a happy cheer, lifting his ears up a bit at that. As he did, some of the furniture started to lift due to his exposed ears revealed. "Whoh!" Zachary gasped as the objects levitated. Realizing the error, the Meowstic stopped and shyly tucked back down his ears. "Mrrrew..." the cat meowed, as if to say 'sorry.' It clearly got overly excited to have guests over. [break][break] With their full party of Pokemon and people, Meowstic led them through the house, finding the generic dining room and lounge, all the while the high ceilings dark and ready with chandeliers on the ceilings. [break][break] All the while, Zachary's Haunter Greed, would fade in and out-- as if to try and startle Zachary and Razz-- especially Razz as the ghost would hover overhead, trying to startle the new person to startle a reaction. It would give a "Cheshire cat' grin, as if trying to add to the haunted atmosphere. [break][break] "GREEEEEED!" Zachary warned, causing the haunter to drop his antics for a little bit. "You better behave, or no apples for you later!" [break][break] THe haunter frowned at that-- torn between his humor of a good time, or his delicious apples. [break][break] As they searched, they saw clear signs of disturbances... torn furniture, claws or something on the walls, other things to suggest something violent had been through here. [break][break] Meowstic looked a little skiddish too as he looked around, making sure it was safe for its new friends. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

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It wasn't uncommon for a Meowstic to loose control of his psychic power, known as the 'constraint' pokemon. They kept their ears covered to contain their powers better. This one probably just got a little excited-- but Zachary loved it. As for Greed, Razz wasn't even bothered by it. The Haunter gave a very enthused laugh and used his disembodied hand to give friendly pats to Razz's back like he was his new best buddy. [break][break] Zachary sighed, realizing the ghost saw that as a challenge. "I really wish you hadn't said that. It's like adding fuel to a fire..." [break][break] The sight of the damaged wall and things did suggest a bit of confusion and worry. The Meowstic seemed a bit timid at the mention of what caused it. It wasn't clear if the source of it was still here or not, but it was something the little cat was skittish of. [break][break] Dizzy the Delphox looked to the marks, looking almost to be both scratches and burns. While a few wild pokemon, mostly ghosts floated around them-- something malicious probably did lurk in this house. The fox's gaze gleamed stronger as it looked around, peering at nearby doors in anticipation for anything dangerous. [break][break] Dizzy's barks and growls made Zachary known, as he soon looked to the wall too. "Well, I guess those concerns of hauntings weren't without reason." Zachary said as he looked to Razz and his Meowstic. "Should we keep looking around? I mean... not to be that cliche moron in a horror movie who willingly steps into the bad scene that everyone hates him for it?" he added with sarcasm. [break][break] Dizzy gave Zachary a leer for his 'pop-culture' reference. All the while however, the Meowstic came over to Zachary and clung to his leg-- concerned for him. Answering the cat's concerns, Zachary leaned down and lovingly petted the cat's head. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

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Zachary honestly agreed with Razz's feelings. To let his pokemon be themselves. He did agree, though he had to admit Haunter, along with some others had very challenging personalities. In the end, Greed was indeed a friendly Pokemon, just with a very odd sense of humor. [break][break] The desire to explore further was indeed warranted, and despite Zachary's mild joking about horror movies-- it was not really caught on well. Zachary laid a lot of things out via sarcasm. They WERE Cliche so it was why they were predictable and more funny than scary half the time. Zachary loved the occult but even he knew not to go into someone's basement and recite old junk to bring about Mew-Knows-What. [break][break] What surprised Zachary was HIM being the target, and Razz didn't even hesitate. His other Pokemon looked to Razz as he walked along, undaunted. "Broody, dark, cocky-- oh yeah, you'd definitely be one to go." Zachary replied in a dry joke at his expense. Dizzy just shook his head at the silliness. [break][break] Still, they continued to explore the mansion. Some signs varied-- from gashes to odd sounds or breezes in the house that shouldn't be there. But only time would tell-- and soon they reached a hall with different doors at the end. The hall opened to two doors-- one was a big red door on the far left side, marked by duel swords on the top of the entrance. The other hall led to a mysterious looking blue door, which seemed to have an eerie calm to it. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

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Out of the two Meowstic-- the one who lived here was becoming more and more concerned as they wandered the hall. They soon approached something that did come off odd. [break][break] They soon reached a single door at the end of a hallway-- which was an unusual shade of deep blue. Though with no light, it was bright enough to stand out in the dark hallway. It almost seemed significant. Even out of place for the house. Regal, mysterious, alluring. [break][break] As they would approach the door-- the Meowstic there would grow concerned. "Mre! Mreow! Meow-meow!" it cried, trying to deter them away from the door. [break][break] Zachary knew the Meowstic was concerned. "It really seems upset about this door. I know we shouldn't open it but we gotta press forward right?" Zachary said as he approached the door with Razz! Looking to his other pokemon, they seemed ready as they nodded to Zachary, anticipating anything dangerous beyond the door. [break][break] Zachary took a deep breath, and reached the doorknob. He turned and opened it to look inside...[break][break] Beyond it was darkness. It was pitched black, with no sign of anything or anyone in the room. IT was still and quiet for a while. The Meowstic still hid behind Zachary's leg, concerned to what was likely inside. [break][break] After a while, something shined inside. A glowing, small object of some sort that looked almost like a firefly. [break][break] Hyp....noooo... Hyp.... nooooo...[break][break]The glowing object suddenly began to sway. Back and forth. Back and forth... Back and... [break][break] Everyone would feel a strong, overwhelming exhaustion take them as their eyelids drew heavy and their sense of awareness began to drift. Zachary felt the effects, so did Dizzy and his other Pokemon. Before Zachary knew it, all went dark as they fainted before the mystery room. [break][break]

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[break][break][break] [break][break] Light and vision would return to Zachary and Razz-- and a few of their pokemon too as they seemed to 'come to'. They stood there, not in the hallway, but in another space. They stood inside a very strange, blue room-- the same color as the door they opened! The room was like a parlor-- but different. It almost resembled a "Pokemon Center" or a Pokemon arena waiting room-- saved for the drapes, and lightning, along with furniture that suggested relaxation rather than battle. In the center of the strange blue room-- were two figures. [break][break] IN the center, was a very odd looking creature, with sharp, piercing eyes and a VERY LONG NOSE. Upon closer look, one would notice it to be a Hypno. This one sat at the table, hands and fingers knitted together before himself as if in deep thought. [break][break] Next to him, almost waiting in attention, was a beautiful Shiny Guardivour. Her appearance and demeanor was almost serene and calm. [break][break] And then it happened... [break][break] "Welcome... to the Velvet Room," The Hypno spoke.[break][break]That alone would send people through a loop as the mysterious psychic, big-nosed Pokemon just SPOKE! [break][break] Zachary was in a bit of a transe, as if he was in a dream. Perhaps they WERE dreaming? But if they were dreaming, it felt unusually significant and real. [break][break] "My name is Igor. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, young traveler." He said to both of them. Perhaps referring to one, or perhaps referring to both. He didn't make that clear. "I am the master of this place." [break][break] Turning up from her peaceful trance, the Guardivour soon regarded them both. "And my name is Viviane. Welcome dear guests," she also introduced herself. [break][break] This would be a lot for either trainer to understand. Some of their pokemon were there too, like Dizzy, but others were not, like Nyx and Meowstic (the one from the mansion). [break][break] Curious, the Hypno looked around, and even at himself. "How unusual. It seems your reality has quite the impact on this place. For this room reflects the mind... and in turn even affects us. You two must possess a truly unique destiny, hmmm...." he said as if in self-thought[break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

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