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POSTED ON Mar 9, 2020 8:31:51 GMT

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THE SOUND OF SILENCE

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The advent of Ultra Beasts have a bigger effect on the environment than just the appearance of over-sized Pokemon. The essence of their otherworldly influence challenges the cycle of nature. From their remnants comes the conceptualization of Shadow Pokemon and along with it is another thread in the disconnect between the world currently and its natural flow. [break][break]

In times of need, Legendary Pokemon rise in order to return the world to its proper state. The need for homeostasis causes them to reach out to those capable of carrying out their will. One such Legendary Pokemon is aroused from its slumber when it feels the balance of life and death become slighted too heavily on one side. [break]

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Too many have escaped it stranglehold and their greed in denying fate impedes the progress of those that come after them. [break][break]

Deep within the hearth of Mount Pyre is a catalyst that pulses with energy. The Pokemon wails out for those that will hear its cry. Those brave enough to venture past the piles of overturned tombstones will find a pitch black cocoon that crackles with a maleficent energy. It vibrates again when someone comes close. [break][break]

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"YOU REEK OF DEATH."

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Laurence Anderson

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POSTED ON Mar 9, 2020 14:50:35 GMT

When was the last time he had come to Mount Pyre?

…definitely a long time ago.

Lars was feeling… immensely guilty that he hadn’t found time to visit his original Swampert’s grave ever since that last time he had come by—things had just unfolded too quickly and were now all over the place. Gigantic Pokémon coming from out of nowhere, him chasing down one of the old Rocket members because of what had happened down at Verdanturf… that blasted, stupid meeting…

Honestly, he had lost track of time.

And he was feeling really regretful not coming by sooner. While he did have a new Swampert companion with him, it was… things were much more different when he had the original around. Suijin, the only other one able to keep up with Ro and Alpha’s inane shenanigans while he wasn’t looking. The naturally friendly Swampert, who made friends with all his other Pokémon…

He was here to greet an old friend.

What Lars wasn’t expecting to see was that the fog around the mountain memorial was…thicker than usual. Wait, since when was it this thick? Not since the last time he was here…

Just as he had arrived at the lone tree where he had set up the memorial stones for his Swampert, he heard something—like it was speaking directly into his head.

“What the—?” he muttered, looking around warily. Where was it coming from?

The mist swirled around him, thickening the more he went deeper into the foggy area of Mount Pyre. Why was it so thick down here? And since when did he decide to go off the beaten path on Mount Pyre, where it was always better to stick to the safe paths?

His eyes looked around warily, his ears pricked and ready to pick up on any more unusual noises…

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he's here to visit an old friend when he hears the voice in his head. So of course, he goes off to find where the source of the voice is.

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Thomas Benoit

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POSTED ON Mar 9, 2020 17:48:23 GMT

Thomas stood at the grave of his old friend, Taze. As the former Interpol Agent stood at the grave of his dearly departed Galvantula, he reflected on the events that lead to his death. Guilt bared down mercilessly on the Gym Leader, for not only his failure to save his beloved Galvantula, but for all the death that took place during that fateful night. Though they succeeded in rescuing the Commissioner, he could not help but hound himself for all that he had done wrong.

Suddenly, Thomas heard a voice in his head. Something about it was off. He couldn't describe it, but something about it was strange. It wasn't like the sort of thing one would hear from a Pokemon that could communicate via telepathy. No, it was something that was just different. Wondering if this was all a trap, Thomas would cautiously move deeper into Mt. Pyre, attempting to locate the source of the voice. A hand hovered over a Pokeball, should things go wrong.

Upon seeing what seemed to be the source of the ineffable voice that played through his head, his eyes widened. What the hell was that doing in Hoenn, of all places!? If this was real, and not some sort of trap, then shouldn't this have been in Kalos?

As he scanned around, he would see a familiar face. One who had also lost a friend on that horrible night. "Lars, you here to visit your Swampert?", he'd ask the Head Ranger. After a moment, he would speak up again. "Did you hear something earlier?", he'd inquire, alluding to the voice.

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Twenty Nine

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Lucas Lane

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POSTED ON Mar 10, 2020 0:20:28 GMT

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Lucas was laying down flowers on Victini's grave when the voice rang out. Though the voice was much deeper it was reminiscent of the times Victini had spoken in his head. Vainly he attempts to talk back, just like he'd done with the victory pokemon countless times before. All that greeted him was the silence of the surrounding graves.[break][break]

On his knees Lucas prays one last time for Victini before going in search for the voice. He holds the pokeballs of his aerodactyl and glalie tightly. Though Victini's energy had long left the pair he still brought them every time he visited the grave. A small part of the scientist hoped that through some occult way it would return the pokemon to life.[break][break]

Though he spots Laurence Anderson and Thomas Benoit Lucas gives them little more than a glance. Farther away from the pair he finds the black cocoon oozing maleficent energy. "Who are you?" He asks, a mere five feet away from the cocoon. Lucas had no doubt it was a deity akin to the likes of Victini.

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POSTED ON Mar 11, 2020 21:59:05 GMT

A few days before, in honour of her exploud, Gemma had buried the elgyem who had gotten caught up in a bit of a dispute against that disgusting man who had come after her in the lab.

So, as she was laying down flowers, she spots a few others - some recognizable from work, the others... well, she just knew Thomas from her weekly visits, so, naturally, she gravitated more towards him. A friendly face, who knew not only what she was going through, but also the circumstances that had happened to put her there.

But something veers her off her path, trailing long past the tombstones and the resting places of many pokemon, Gemma stops short behind another man she recognizes as Lucas Lane, her eyes scanning over the black cocoon as it calls out. She says nothing, but just watches, waiting to see if it "speaks" again.

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POSTED ON Mar 14, 2020 3:35:41 GMT

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A leather coat with metal shoulder protectors, a crown of feathers decorating the collar of said coat, as well as a black shirt and black pants. This was the look the blond madman was sporting for this touching "reunion" with his prey. Of course, he proceeded to wear his faithful mask with a voice changer upon it. As he prepared himself, her styled his hair backward, hoping to make it slightly different.[break][break]

Can't exactly afford to be recognized so early in their meeting now, can he? What if there were people around to help her? The man could get overwhelmed and risk having to sacrifice one of his limb in an explosive attempt to escape. Or to get her. Nonetheless, the risks were too great to go in with his usual flashy outfit. Just going was risky but... He couldn't run away from such excitement.[break][break]

Yet, what did he find upon his arrival in Mt. Pyre? A bunch of individuals, heading towards the depths of the mountain. And within them, the lady he was preying on. Following closely, the man and this makeshift group arrived in one of the deepest locations of the mountain, pass decrepit and overturned tombstones. Some tombs even seemed to have been pillaged.[break][break]

And what do they find? A giant black cocoon. That talks. Even better, it "insults" them, saying they reek of death. Under his breath, Empirio simply whispers "As I should.", but kept his composure. One of the group before him seemed to have approached the cocoon, asking who he was. Was it a good idea? To approach something unknown in such a manner? As a precaution, Empirio placed a hand on his Zorua's pokeball, ready to use the creature's illusions to his advantage.

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Adrian Malcolm

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POSTED ON Mar 16, 2020 23:20:40 GMT

Clambering up the mountain by his lonesome, Adrian had been perturbed by all manner of strange occurrence, the plaything of the spirits laid to rest. He'd come to begrudge them their interference, if only because he preferred the solace his solitude offered him. The peace and quiet of the mountain proved oddly therapeutic...

This pilgrimage up the mountain itself was a welcome catharsis to dull a weary mind plagued with self-doubt and misery. With urn in tow Adrian had scaled the mountain, arriving at the precipice just as an intrusive presence reached out gravely:

"YOU REEK OF DEATH."

Rather than question this pervasive sentiment, his nose wrinkled in contempt as he grew ever more weary of the interventions he'd been faced with while approaching this, Mt. Pyre's final stretch.

Atop Mt. Pyre he is welcomed by a host of strangers who pay homage to a strange, ungodly mass. It piques his curiosity, but there were other pressing matters he'd originally hoped to attend to.

But one can hardly be blamed to find themselves transfixed by this queer, esoteric entity...

SPIRAL, Laurence Anderson, Thomas Benoit, Lucas Lane, @bean & Empirio Saiga

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POSTED ON Mar 18, 2020 9:05:40 GMT

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VISIONS OF PESTILENCE

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Those beset by loss gather before the midnight cocoon. It welcomes them with neither contempt nor approval; just an endless void that draws their eyes and swallows them whole. A single vision aligns them into a melded consciousness, one where reality distorts to a flashback from a period that outdates all present. What they see is a flashback but what they feel is a sense of duty that is both overwhelming and purposeful, as if their existence relies on it. [break][break]

This vision is simple: a great expanse of nothingness except a white tree that blots out their line of sight with its endless branches.
Each one spirals out into another cascade of offshoots that leave no room for anything else. It isn't until a blast of red miasma pierces one of its limbs does the appendage start to crumble, pruning it to make space for something else. [break][break]

"LIVING WITHOUT DEATH IS EXISTENCE."

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Pokemon sprout into the empty space and a wide array of species start to proliferate among it's branches. Numerous blasts continues to make room for more Pokemon and soon the vision becomes a history of the world's evolution of Pokemon and its species. [break][break]

"DEATH MAKES LIFE PRECIOUS."

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The scene changes to a lake that's covered in copious amounts of algae and plants. Sun cannot penetrate past the film of vegetation and nothing lives underneath. Their point of view is propelled into the water and they see nothing but darkness. There is no life or death; just a void squandered by the overpopulation of the plant life above. [break][break]

"LIFE LEFT UNCHECKED LEADS TO EXTINCTION."

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Another shift brings them to a barren waste land filled with Zebstrika. The herd nibbles on the last patch of grass and when they finish there's no food left. They waste away underneath the sun's beating rays. A Pyroar stumbles upon them and enjoys tearing each one to shreds, feasting for an eternity until they too are wiped out. As long as they remain, the Pyroar is immortal, but when the last one dies the Pyroar becomes emaciated and falls as well. [break][break]

"BALANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED."

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RIGHT THESE WRONGS AND RESTORE THE CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH."

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All it takes is for those present to accept the duty from the bottom of their hearts. The Legendary Pokemon's overflowing power will take care of the rest, manifesting within them to aid them on their quest. None of them will realize the burden of acting on Yvetal's behalf. What they find is not something that feels or judges. [break][break]

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Those that bear the burden of the reaper will find their vision altered. The process is painless and instant. If it wasn't for the temporary bleeding, none of the bearers would realize the change they've undergone. The white of their eyes inverse into the same black as the cocoon and their pupil and iris pool into a single bloody orb. The world loses its color and it fades to monochromatic shades of white and black. [break][break][break]

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"THOSE WHO EXIST BEYOND STILL HOLD COLOR."

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The exception to that rule seems to be those present. The cocoon never states it outright but it's implied due to the fact that those that accept Yvetal's tasks retain their color in the eyes of the SHINIGAMI. [break][break]

"FIND THE WEEDS AND FREE THEM FROM THEIR MORTAL COIL."

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The voice starts to fade but the SHINIGAMI can feel its presence deep within their soul. [break][break]

"RETURN BALANCE TO RETURN COLOR TO OUR WORLD."

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these 'marked' individuals are those that should have died
'special' individuals may appear differently than others such as with an aura
'special' individuals are different than 'marked' and include avatars

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You can interact with these 'marked' individuals by either making a post in this thread detailing your encounter or covering this in another thread. If you make an encounter in a different thread, make a post coming back to Yvetal and link that thread in your post! [break][break]

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A local gangster in Slateport bit off more than he could chew. Fortunately, the Barcelona that attacked Slateport disrupted a rival gang from ending his life. This man can be found in the lower distinct. He can be found gambling and hassling some of the local businesses that are trying to pick themselves back up. [break][break][break]

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A Team Rocket member who left the organization after they disbanded. Silas had planned to have her killed due to her failures but he ended up dying before he could eliminate her from their ranks. These days she attempts to lie low and care for her younger sister by taking odd jobs that could use the talents of an ex-Rocket. [break][break][break]

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An Aether member that should have died during one of their experiments. Lucky for him, a Nihilego appeared in the Mossdeep Space Center's basement, causing him to be reallocated to a different project to assist in their Ultra Beast research. He still works for Mossdeep and his ties to Aether remain secretive. You do not know he works for Aether and cannot discover this without requesting a mod spawn. [break][break][break]

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A news report for HNN's number one rival: Nickit News. Rocket wanted her killed for investigating a bit too closely into their activities but they disbanded before they had the chance to silence her. She is currently undercover investigating a lead on HNN. [break][break][break]

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Several rangers should have died during their rescue missions. Due to the Ranger Raids, these rangers were pulled away from the mission that would have killed them. They remain in service and are operating throughout Hoenn as typical rangers. [break][break][break]

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Thomas Benoit

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POSTED ON Apr 10, 2020 3:12:38 GMT

It had been a while since Thomas had been greeted by the vision. He had so many questions about what it was, if it was indeed the inhabitant of the Cocoon of Destruction that had caused that. But one thing was for sure, what it had done to him, and those who had accepted its pact, was undeniable. Shades of gray were all he saw, save for those who also accepted the pact, and those who were marked for death.

One such individual had been taken care of, in an engineered self-defense situation. Though the man had it coming, considering that he was foolish enough to attack Gemma in that situation, Thomas still had to wonder if he did the right thing. While the man was no doubt a ticking time bomb that would've attacked someone else, if not her, he still didn't feel comfortable with taking a life like that.

As Thomas arrived back at the Cocoon, Thomas bowed before it. "It has been done.", Thomas would tell the Cocoon solemnly. "One of the marked men has been dealt with."

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Adrian Malcolm

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POSTED ON Apr 24, 2020 9:17:48 GMT

He'd been here before, for a different reason, and had left before the task of burying Howitzer could be seen through. On a fool's errand he'd escaped the mount, only to find himself returning at the behest of some strange creature, a pokemon, that saw itself as fit to arbitrate those who were deserving of life... and those whom were not.

And though perhaps not by his own fell hands, the deed had been done, the rites of passage administered to those whose color stood stark against the dark god's palette of black-on-white.

Dreary and unrested, Adrian can only wonder at what other trials and tribulations may be set before them, and whether the machinations of this delusion are just a construct of any severe onset schizophrenia. He was enthralled to the madness.

And yet... Could he have kept an ulterior motive for recklessly pursuing this mad god's dream?

Was it her time? Was that your design?

If it hadn't been, what implications may that present...? This too gnawed at his thoughts.

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Destroyer

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Empirio Saiga

DEATH STRANDING

POSTED ON Apr 28, 2020 3:54:39 GMT

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The power of the reaper... A world of black and white. It was an intriguing experience, one that Empirio didn't dislike, but not particularly enjoy. Explosions and death are best lived in color after all. Maybe that is also why it gave him more pleasure then usual when he hunted these specific prey?[break][break]

The creature in the cocoon kept talking about restoring balance, remove life from those that outlived. While it didn't exactly align with the blond man's ambitions, the action of killing did resonate with his soul. Plus, without any clear indications of who it was, except by the contrast in their sight, it gave a certain experience to this chase.[break][break]

Thus, the mad man headed out from the cemetery. Did he have a target in mind? No, not at all. But he did have an idea of where to look. Rangers always tended to participate in dangerous missions. Surely some of them were part of those "Outliving existences", right? As he started visiting towns, Empirio noticed one or two marked individuals, but these prey didn't seem interesting.[break][break]

It was only when he reached Slateport that he found a group of rangers. All members, marked in colors. And it seemed they were about to head out for a mission. Perfect targets. Keeping to the shadows and using his Zorua's powers, the rocket member followed the team of rangers closely, until they reached a location.[break][break]

From there, the blond individual proceeded to execute his plans. Spreading his pokemons while hiding them with little Zorua's powers, he proceeded to murder them with explosions. The unlucky few to survive the explosions would get finished by Arcadia. Once the bodies were collected, Empirio gathered their badges from their vest, as proof of his job being completed. He then set the corpses on fires. Was that a mark of respect? No. It was to ensure they were indeed dead.[break]

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Back at Mt. Pyre, the man returned toward the cocoon of the legendary creature. Arriving before it, he dropped the 7 patches that he had taken from the ranger outfits in front of the cocoon. "Returned to the cycle. As requested. Hopefully this restores the balance somewhat." Did he truly believe the thing about the balance? No. But he had to play the role, since two of the remaining individuals could be quite troublesome, with one of them being one of his previous victims. Empirio adjusted his mask as he moved towards the edge of the location, waiting to see what's next.

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Luke / Boomer

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Twenty Nine

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Lacunosa Town

rocksexual

Geneticist

Head Scientist

Noelle Bellemore

my body is regi

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Lucas Lane

DEATH STRANDING

POSTED ON Apr 28, 2020 5:25:50 GMT

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Unable to discern the colors of traffic lights Lucas called a taxi to drive him home. He sits in the backseat with an arm leaning against the door. Looking out the window was like watching an old movie from the 1940s. Everything was a blur of black and white. [break][break]

The car comes to a grinding halt at an intersection and a swarm of pedestrians begin to cross the road. In the shifting mass a couple holding hands standout. From head to toe they shine with color. Lucas' eyes follow the two as their cross and eventually disappear back into the shifting mass of civilians. For the rest of the ride home the scene replays in his head.[break][break]

When he got home the scientist went straight to work typing up a detailed email regarding the day's happenings. He was meticulous in his writing. By the time the email was written and thoroughly proof checked over half an hour had passed. After sending it to the relevant league officials Lucas hastily cooked a meal before sleeping for the night.[break][break]

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Lars

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thirty-two

july 26

Sootopolis, Hoenn

don’t know, don’t care

ranger & courier

ex-head ranger

tonight

is gonna be the loneliest

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Laurence Anderson

DEATH STRANDING

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2020 17:30:26 GMT

It was troubling, the way he now saw the world. it was like all the color had been drained out of his immediate field of vision, and the only pinpricks of said ‘color’ were these people, who were supposed to have died but by some grace of whatever deity they prayed to, had managed to escape death.

Everywhere he looked, it was black and white. Hell, he even dropped by Fortree to make sure that his Gym Leader friend was part of the black-and-white world. Thankfully, he was. Well, I know he was there during the crazy clown explosion… he thought, making tracks away from the Fortree Gym after that quick visit.

Stumped on where he would look for clues next, he felt his pocket vibrate and pulled out his phone. “Huh?” he remarked, reading the message and quickly flying out to the mentioned location. When he’d gotten there, though, all that remained was a pile of ash… black-and-white…

“Fuck.”

He thought he could see scraps of color between the burned areas, but… wait, that was the only thing he could see in color—everything else was black and white until this moment. So he’d missed something big here, and decided to look into this later. Grumpy, he clambered atop his Metagross’s back to check on someone else—but the damned bar was closed. Okay, good, not him too, he thought, navigating back to Slateport to continue searching for clues.

He couldn’t just outright kill someone in cold blood, otherwise his head would be all over the news. Meandering through the early-evening crowds of black and white, he wondered if he would be able to see something else…

And then, there it was.

Someone wearing a jacket. He had a rather dour look about him, but… he was the only spot of color in the black-and-white landscape. Bleeding color, even. He could only watch from a distance as he entered what he presumed to be a gambling tent set up on one of the rebuilding sections of the outskirts of Slateport.

He was there for a few hours, watching, waiting… tick, tock.

It was late in the evening when he saw the sour-faced man come out, looking absolutely smug. Had he won something from all that illegal gambling? Either way, he discreetly raised his phone and snapped a few photos of the dour-looking man for reference.

For reference? More like I have to keep an eye on his ass… he thought, wondering if this was enough for the weird cocoon-like entity back on Mount Pyre. Either way, it was time to go back and see what had to be done next.

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he ended up flying all over Hoenn to check on some people. He just barely missed the Rangers getting toasted, so yes, he is going to be mad about this later and ends up chasing and tailing the gang member from Slateport. The one with the funny-looking jacket who was there during the Barcelona attack.

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SHIV'S BOYFRIEND

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SHIV'S BOYFRIEND

SHIV-SAMA-O

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DEATH STRANDING

POSTED ON May 12, 2020 7:40:20 GMT

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Evil. Justice. Both ideologies cemented in stone as black and white; neither find a place in the nest of death's temperament. There is no reasoning with the herald. It only acknowledges the fate of the world and the completion of its cycle. As its avatars carry out their task their collective powers will grow. Color starts to return to the world and their perception transitions from monochromatic to something more muted. And as the world returns to balance, those that dare disturb it become more pronounced, vibrant in a brighter hue to help delineate them from the constant background. [break][break]

Thomas Benoit, Adrian Malcolm, and Empirio Saiga have fulfilled their tasks. They are welcomed by the sweet embrace of the cocoon's pulsations. It beats to the matching rhythm of their heart and they can feel their chest well up as power starts to gather in the surrounding area. [break][break]

Laurence Anderson and Lucas Lane return empty handed but remain vessels for the Pokemon's never-ending tasks. Their return is met without any sort of reception but the voice does not respond until the group has gathered. [break][break]

"SOME HAVE PASSED BY YOUR HANDS."

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They share a recollection of their mutual sins. Each of them have a flashback of each murder. Every incident is held from their own point of view, never revealing who committed the deed, but they all see those that have paid the price for living past their expiration date. [break][break]

Rangers blasted to smithereens only to be burnt into unidentified ashes. [break]

The screams of unidentified trainers being finished off by a Pokemon out in the wilderness. [break]

A man trying so hard to suffocate you before you slam your knife into his jugular, spraying his blood all over your face. [break][break]

"WHILE NATURE CLAIMS THE REST."

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A brief glimpse of the man Laurence has tailed comes to view. He's in a hospital bed having his stomach pumped from alcohol poisoning. Try as they might, they're too late. Even without their assistance, the man's own actions have steered him toward his eventual fate. [break][break]

"SOME CONTINUE TO BE A PLAGUE."

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There is no other vision but the couple that Lucas had came across are still alive and well. Without an external agent of Yvetal or their own actions, there's no way to force their demise. [break][break]

"BUT ORDER IS RETURNING."

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This time the voice bellows with a resounding screech that relays just how much closer they are to balance. [break][break]

"SET OUT ONCE MORE TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT."

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Those that accept Yvetal's task will now have SHINIGAMI EYES: [break][break]

your vision is now grayscale with muted colors
certain humans / pokemon will retain their color
these 'marked' individuals are those that should have died
'special' individuals may appear differently than others such as with an aura
'special' individuals are different than 'marked' and include avatars

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You must have an interaction with these 'marked' individuals to progress this research thread. Keep in mind the actions your character take and the results will factor into the results! [break][break]

You can interact with these 'marked' individuals by either making a post in this thread detailing your encounter or covering this in another thread with another member in this thread. If you make an encounter in a different thread, make a post coming back to Yvetal and link that thread in your post! [break][break]

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A family that was meant to visit Mossdeep. The mother was pregnant and was supposed to die during childbirth along with the baby. Luckily, Mossdeep was invaded and they elected to stay in Lilycove. Having access to a different health care provider as well as doctor ended with a successful delivery. The father does not share their color. [break][break][break]

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A grandmother who has been out of touch with her family. Her deteriorating health and mentality would have led to her demise. However, with the Barcelona attack in Slateport, she has found renewed purpose. She now spends her day volunteering and assisting those still trying to recover from the incident. This newfound purpose has done wonders for her.
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A random civilian that was injured in the Barcelona attack on Slateport. The injuries she sustained in the Night Market has left her in a coma. Several machines are the only thing keeping her alive. Pull the plug in order to free her family from having to tend to her as well as clear up the room in the hospital. Yvetal knows that Hoenn will be needing every possible empty bed in what's soon to come.
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Shalour City, Kalos

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Thomas Benoit

DEATH STRANDING

POSTED ON May 21, 2020 18:33:28 GMT

Thomas walked back up towards the cocoon, head hanging down in shame at what he had done. Even if it was for the balance of the world, the Kalosian still felt horrible about what transpired. Sure, the first kill made him feel sick, but the man objectively had it coming. But the old woman he had ended didn't deserve what she got. Bandaged hands hung down low as he walked.

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Through a camera on his Sableye's head, he had observed the woman's daily routine. Leaving her abode to volunteer to assist those who had been harmed in the attack on Slateport. Through the electric eye on the Sableye, he could see the hours she put into helping those people, the good she was doing for them. All of it made the Gym Leader feel that much worse about what he would have to do.

Through his remote observation, Thomas would see that one of the steps leading up to the old woman's abode was rickety, though not quite deteriorated enough to cause an accident. Still, if it got bad enough, then a fall, either on the edge of a step, or the bottom walkway, would break her neck after it gave way, and caused her to fall down.

Despite his ever increasing reservations about going through with it, knowing that the others might not share his reluctance, Thomas had the Sableye sabotage the step while the woman was away from home, on with her usual rounds. This time, the Sableye was not fitted with the camera, acting on its own. That way, in the event it was discovered, it could escape, acting as a mischievous wild Pokemon, rather than something on orders.

Thomas sulked on a park bench, downing a thermos full of black coffee in silence. It was then that a familiar old woman approached the cyclops. "Oi, I know you.", the woman started, getting Thomas' attention. "Yes, you're the Gym Leader of Verdanturf. I heard about what you'd done in Slateport, and what you did for the hurt.", the old woman continued. "Thank you for all that you've done to help out.", the woman told him with a bow, before starting back on her way.

Thomas, hiding his guilt, finally spoke up. "And I've heard of you. You've also been aiding the victims of the attack, haven't you?", Thomas inquired.

"That's right!", the woman beamed. "How did you hear about me?", the woman asked.

"I heard from a friend.", Thomas told her, coming up with a half-truth. "I should be thanking you, on behalf of the League, and everyone else. We need more people like you stepping up in our time of need. I can only hope more people follow your example.", Thomas told her truthfully, yet holding back his feelings of intense guilt.

"Aww, shucks! I'm just doin' what's right!", the woman told him. "Now, I've got to head off! Nice to meet ya!", the woman told him, before heading off to provide aid for the victims of the attack.

As soon as she left, all Thomas could do was hunker down in shame, waiting for his Sableye to signal him for pickup, and head home. The longer this went on, the more he wanted this to fail. Balance or not, the old woman was doing so much good for the people of Hoenn.

About a day later, Thomas would find out that the old woman had died. The rickety step, which had been deteriorated further thanks to the machinations of his Sableye, gave way as she stepped on it, causing her to fall back, and break her neck on impact. Thomas would shut himself in at that point, the built up horror of what he was conspiring to do, and what had transpired through his actions, catching up with him in full. All the Gym Leader could do was punch at a concrete wall, wailing on it much to the detriment of his hands.

By the time he was finally exhausted, Thomas' hands were bloodied and battered, the wall covered in his blood as he slumped down on the ground, staring at his bloody knuckles. The Audino, who were attempting to get into the room as they heard their master, would finally be let in. Alarmed at what they saw, they desperately attempted to patch up their trainer's hands, and comfort the man.

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Thomas finally reached the cocoon, staring up at the dark chrysalis. He had no words to give the object. All he could do was keep himself from vomiting.