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POSTED ON Sept 27, 2024 2:51:32 GMT

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nowadays, it feels as if Nick's center of gravity is beyond him, somewhere tangled in the mist and the early morning glow of the mountains. route 114 is quieter today, the sounds of chattering wild Pokémon and the faint rustle of the wind among the trees blending into a peaceful hum. but nick's focus is elsewhere, fixed on the reports that had bring him back here once more: a strange glowing Pokémon sighted along the rocky path toward meteor falls. a sighting that makes even the seasoned ranger curious—maybe a little too curious for his own good.[break][break]

his boots crunch against loose gravel as he moves forward, navigating around moss-covered rocks and the occasional scatter of feathers left behind by a passing swablu or taillow. there is a heaviness in the air, a kind of quiet that carries with it the weight of expectation. nick pulls out his camera, an older model that has seen better days but still captures the world through its lens beautifully. he can’t help but take a few pictures along the way—of sun-dappled trees, of distant mountains peeking through mist, of the small footprints left behind by passing pokémon. each click of the shutter feet like a reminder of why he had chosen this life, why he had turned his back on everything he once knew.[break][break]

it isn’t long before he reaches the clearing near the base of a steep incline, the terrain rugged and uneven, flanked by tall grasses and scattered boulders. he slows his pace, heart beating just a touch faster, his senses tuned to the slightest hint of movement. and then, as if the morning itself has come alive, a soft, ethereal glow catches his eye—a faint, otherworldly light flickering between the trees, shimmering with an almost dreamlike quality.[break][break]

nick freezes, his breath catching in his throat as he squints through the dim light of dawn. there it is, just ahead of him, nestled among the rocks: a minior, its core exposed, glowing with a vibrant, kaleidoscopic light that pulsates gently like a heartbeat. the outer shell is nowhere to be seen, and the minior's true form—its core—floats serenely, surrounded by faint, colorful particles that drift in the air like embers from a dying fire.[break][break]

nick’s eyes widen, and he instinctively raises his camera, barely daring to breathe. the minior’s glow illuminates the area around it, casting strange shadows and bathing the rocks in a soft, eerie light. it looks back at him, its eyes gleaming with a mix of aggression and something else—something ancient, as if it carries within it the secrets of the world nick has spent a lifetime trying to understand.[break][break]

click. the shutters go off. with a flash, the minior is captured in the lens of his camera. then, it floats forward, closer to him. its glow pulses, and nick is suddenly struck by the feeling that he is not where he is supposed to be.

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POSTED ON Sept 28, 2024 21:46:06 GMT

Easter didn't intend to get such a fascinating snapshot of the man and Minior. They were across from her hiding spot, she being well hidden through the tall grass, and they most likely too busy to notice her. Her camera, a newer model the best money could buy, focused on them-she always wanted the newest, latest things.

She chose next to take notes of what was going on: Minior with a strange man, upon a clearing, dawn, slight breeze, glowing. She underlined glowing and was struck with the memory of phantom Pokémon her mentor had warned her about. These Pokemon were fierce and protective of their territory which meant bad news for the man. As fascinating as it was to witness a Minior's true form, if this was one of those rumored phantom Pokemon she'd need to be prepared for what would come next.

Should she leap from her hiding spot to warn the man? Or should she stay hidden and wait just in case the Minior wasn't a threat? Seconds burned her shoulders until she stood up. She had to warn the man! She waved her arms to get his attention, hoping the Minior wouldn't notice her.

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POSTED ON Sept 30, 2024 3:52:00 GMT

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the sudden movement catches the corner of nick's eye, and he turns, surprised to see a young woman emerging from the tall grass, her arms waving in his direction. for a moment, he's torn between the mysterious minior and the unexpected presence of another person in this remote area. but something in her expression—a flicker of concern, perhaps even fear—tugs at him, and he takes a step back from the minior, lowering his camera.[break][break]

"be careful," he calls out, his voice carrying a note of warning. "it's not safe." even as he speaks, he's acutely aware of the minior's pulsing glow, the way it seems to be watching them both with an intensity that sends a shiver down his spine. he's encountered three of these pokemon before, and they're dangerous, fiercely protective of their territory. and yet, there's a part of him that can't help but be drawn to the creature, to the secrets it might hold.[break][break]

nick hesitates, torn between the desire to learn more and the growing sense that he's in over his head. "i'm a ranger," he says at last, hoping to reassure the woman. "i've been tracking this minior. but something's not right." he glances back at the floating pokémon, its glow seeming to intensify, the colorful particles around it swirling faster. "we should go, before—"[break][break]

he doesn't get to finish his sentence. in a sudden burst of light, the minior's glow erupts, sending a shockwave rippling through the air. nick stumbles, shielding his face with his arm as he's thrown backwards. he hits the ground hard, the air knocked from his lungs. through the spots dancing in his vision, he sees the minior ascending, its light now blinding, the very air around it shimmering with energy. it's preparing something big.[break][break]

"get back!" he shouts, struggling to his feet, his heart pounding. "we need to get to cover!"

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POSTED ON Oct 1, 2024 21:52:25 GMT

The man was a ranger and had been tracking this Minior, got it. Easter made a mental note of it. But before she could do anything else, the area exploded with a shockwave and she was slammed onto her back. Ouch! She heard the man shout they needed to get cover just as the Minior prepared another move.

With a groan, she grabbed her Pokeball and threw it into the air. "Mercury, smokescreen!"

Her Froakie emerged from his Pokeball with a flash of light and immediately dolled out a wave of black smoke, covering the Minior.

Now Easter had to see if the man was all right. The back of her head throbbed from being slammed into the ground but she ran across the way until she found him. "Hey, are you okay?" she asked, moving to help him up if he needed it. She wasn't sure how long the smokescreen would occupy the Minior but they had to move out of there fast!

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 18:34:21 GMT

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nick's head is spinning, the world tilting at odd angles as he tries to push himself upright. he blinks, trying to clear the spots from his vision, and sees the young woman's froakie materialize in a flash of light, its smokescreen buying them precious seconds.[break][break]

"i'm fine," he manages, his voice rough as he takes her offered hand and pulls himself to his feet. "we need to move. now." his heart is racing, adrenaline surging through his veins. he's no stranger to danger, but this—this is something else entirely.[break][break]

the smokescreen won't hold the minior for long, and they need to put as much distance as they can between themselves and the enraged pokémon. "this way," he says, gesturing towards the trees. "stay low, and keep moving."[break][break]

nick takes off at a run, the smoke billowing around his feet. nick's lungs burn, his legs protesting, but he pushes on, the fear of what might happen if the minior catches them propelling him forward. he can hear the creature's buzzing aura, the rustle of leaves and branches as it searches for them through the haze.[break][break]

"over here," nick hisses, veering off the path and into the dense underbrush. he drops to his knees behind a large boulder, his back pressed against the rough stone, and motions for easter to do the same. "with any luck, it'll lose our scent."[break][break]

he takes a moment to catch his breath, the reality of their situation crashing over him. "i'm nick, by the way," he says, offering her a tight smile. "nick steele. thank you for helping me."

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POSTED ON Oct 4, 2024 18:46:01 GMT

Easter ran after the man, Froakie right behind them in case the Minior decided to attack. Thankfully, the smokescreen gave them enough time to run off the path into an underbrush where a large boulder hid them well. Whew! That was...exciting! Dangerous, but exciting. And what was adventure without a little danger? Easter was already scribbling away on her notepad what had just happened, wanting to keep it all to memory.

"Nice to meet you, Nick Steele. I'm Easterbelle Flowerly, but just call me Easter. Wow, what was that Minior? It wasn't like any normal Minior I've ever encountered before. Was it one of those rumored phantom Pokémon? Have you ever seen one before?" she asked, breathless and heart pounding, still writing in her notebook as if it was a lifeline. If she had glasses she'd have adjusted them on her nose right about now.

Mercury the Froakie peeked to the side of the boulder, just in case the Minior was closing in.

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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2024 6:02:23 GMT

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nick watches as easter scribbles in her notebook, her words tumbling out in a rush of breathless excitement. he can't help but smile, her enthusiasm infectious despite the gravity of their situation. "i've seen a few like this before," he admits, keeping his voice low. "they're... different. more aggressive, territorial."[break][break]

he pauses, weighing his words carefully. "i've been tracking reports of these anomalous pokemon for a while now. they're rare, but every time one shows up, it's the same story: glowing with a bright light, erratic behavior, almost like they're..." he trails off, shaking his head. "it doesn't matter. what matters is making sure no one gets hurt."[break][break]

as if on cue, the underbrush shifts, and nick tenses, his body coiling as he peers around the edge of the boulder. nick's eyes widen, and he reaches for easter's arm to drag her closer to the ground. "get down," he whispers urgently, just as the sound of something large crashing through the underbrush reaches their ears.[break][break]

the boulder shudders, the ground trembling beneath them as it erupts into fragments of stone. nick braces himself, his arm thrown up to shield his face as fragments of rock rain down around them. through the dust and debris, he sees the minior hovering inches from the remains of their makeshift shelter, its glowing core pulsing with an angry, blinding light. in an act of pure adrenaline, nick releases his braviary from his pokeball.[break][break]

"solomon, superpower!" nick shouts, attempting to grab easter's hand and pull her to her feet. the braviary surges forward, body glowing with bright white light as he collides with the minior with a resounding thud, sending the thing reeling backwards.[break][break]

"run!"

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POSTED ON Oct 10, 2024 21:33:15 GMT

Easter hung onto Nicholas' every word until he grabbed her arm and they were on the ground. The Minior had caught them! Easter shielded herself from the debris of the broken boulder and then hoisted herself up with Nicholas' help.

"Running!" She took off with Mercury in tow, deeper into the underbrush as Nicholas' Braviary kept the Minior at bay. "Have you ever shook one off before?" she asked urgently. "Because I think there's a cliff coming up and that's going to be a problem!"

She could already see the edge of their trail, half hidden by bushes and stalks of trees.

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