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”Fuck, you ok, Baby?” Lex stood up and glanced over her shoulder at the Happiny in her backpack. The baby pokemon cooed weakly, shaking off the impact herself with a little jiggle. With the beam of light gone now, Lex was quick to run back up the stairs of the shrine and to the alter, < HAPPI! > the pokemon suddenly cried just before a thunderous explosion rang through her ears and blinded her sight. A shimmering barrier of PROTECT sheltered Lex from the Minior EXPLOSION, ”What the- thanks, Baby,” Tome to get the fuck out of her.

Lex snatched one of the pieces but before she could grab the other, another Minior crashed down beside them. An attempted PROTECT didn’t work this time and the thief was blown clear off the alter with fragment in hand. Lex scooped Baby onto her front, curling around her to protect the pokemon. The two slammed against a nearby pillar before falling to the floor and into a limp pile.

The Mega Gengar hissed violently, rushing to his trainer’s aid without command. His spectral form hovered over her while Baby wiggled out from underneath. Her small arms lifted to shroud them in a protective Light Screen.

Nova remained shrouded while the League Ranger @chloe rushed towards the room Lex was in to search for the crystal. That couldn’t be good. Nova dropped her Illusion in favor of finding Killian Decker. The Zororak appeared to the man as he departed to find Lex. The fox whined and pranced in front of Killian before disappearing down the tunnel to lead the way to the room Chloe was on her way to. AGILITY carried her swiftly ahead.

All Rocket Allies have -25% Damage (Baby’s Friend Guard Ability)

tl;dr: Lex grabs one crystal shard before getting yeeted by an EXPLOSION. There is still one shard for @chloe to grab. Nova is trying to lead Killian to Lex who is being guarded by Mega Gengar and the baby Happiny.

“I love you too,” an affirmation sealed with a kiss that presses against his wet cheek and another that lingers as he explores. Hands slide smoothly against wet skin down her shoulders, her chest, over her stomach and rest on her hips as he holds her tighter. Everything about the moment is perfect. Lex desperately clings to it, wanting to urge him to keep going and trace every inch of her with his fingertips. But he speaks again, and what he says makes her tense up against him.

Revenge. It’s a craving she’s familiar with. It’s what drove her to make the mistakes that eventually led to where they are now. She is feeling it now too. There is a deep seeded anger swelling inside planted by those that wronged her and threatened the one thing in life she loved unconditionally, “We will,” she corrects, letting the seed sow roots.

When he turns her around he is met with a furrowed brow and a familiar defiance in her eyes. What is he saying? He doesn’t seem to understand that he is, in fact, her whole world. Willingly submitting him to danger would go against every fiber in her being.

His baby blues bear into her. He’s serious, unrelenting. There’s silence drowned out by the steady fall of the warm water against the tile. She struggled internally for a moment, not willing to accept what he asks of her. She isn’t sure she can keep that promise when it matters. She’d always put him first.

She’d also do anything for him, put his well-being before her own at all times. If this is what would bring him peace then she would consent. Killian would be able to see she doesn’t want to, but she gives in, “Yes,” she promises.

Killian Decker

There’s a moment where she considers it.

“Yes,” this isn’t where she wants to be, “But at home,” with Killian Decker.

She stands and gives him a small smile, “I’ll see you soon, Beckett,”

THEO BECKETT

Her head tilts slightly.

She remains stubborn.

“I’m done.”

The whiskey disappears in one swift shot.

“Is there anything else you’d like to ask me, Theo?” She might humor him a while longer but she had gotten what she wanted from him.

THEO BECKETT

She doesn’t sip. The thought of life without Killian Decker makes her sick to her stomach. It shows in the way her lips purse in disgust. The amber eyes that were fixed on the dark liquor rise to meet his, “Ask what?” she growls, low, hesitant as if she knows what it is but doesn’t quite want to say it.

THEO BECKETT

She tenses at the thought, eyes growing dark even as he clarifies the circumstances. Unfortunately, Killian’s death is something that has crossed her mind, especially recently. She lived a year without him and it was torture. That was knowing he was still alive, of course. Knowing he’s gone . . . Forever. “Yes,” For how long, though, she couldn’t answer, “I can’t imagine a life after Killian,” she’s honest, the implication is clear.

THEO BECKETT

This answer takes a moment of consideration. Her eyes narrow, studying him for the ulterior motive, what he really wants to know. It’s obvious, isn’t it? Is her loyalty to Rocket or Killian? “Depends on the circumstance,” The only reason she wouldn’t stay is if Killian Decker asked her to leave or they left together. If for some reason Rocket was the cause of an untimely death, she still wouldn’t leave. She’d die trying to kill them. There would be no reason to live without Killian.

THEO BECKETT

Not good enough? It’s an easy answer.

She sips and her shoulders shrug, “Both.”

THEO BECKETT

She assumes he means Rocket, not just here asking him questions. She takes a moment to ponder the question, sipping her new drink before setting it down carefully. It was by necessity, not a desire. Rocket originally offered her protection in exchange for her services but it seemed the terms had changed. Of course, Gavin never specified protection from him.

She doesn’t leave because Killian Decker asks her to stay, and she is no traitor. She is still here because she is trapped and beneath the bitterness, she still believes there might be something here for them if they play their cards right. They also promise strength, which she desires. In the end it’s obedience to Rocket becuase of the threat to Killian if she disobeys and loyalty to Killian who remains, “Because I have to be.” I more than one way.

THEO BECKETT

She smiles, there’s a hunger to it, almost predatory at the thought of being trained by Gavin’s previous master. But did the student surpass the master? Must have to now hold the title of Underboss while Theo was left to scramble his way towards the top again, “I see,” she finishes her drink this time, content with the answers to her questions. Lex too signals for another, “Alright, we’ll see what you can teach me,” she accepts his offer. Would she regret it?

The bartender brings their drinks. A new round of drinks symbolically represents a new round of questions. She motions to Theo, granting permission to ask any he may have.

THEO BECKETT

They find the specters back on top of Mt. Pyre. Waiting for them. Interesting. The spirits that plague them bring a frown to her face. With all the bonding they had been doing, she felt a sense of protectiveness over the beasts. Of course, Killian came up with a brilliant plan. Lex held the Shedninja firmly, bracing herself for any sort of recoil as the VACUUM WAVE pushes the spirits past the Spectrier and towards her and the pokemon. She closes her eyes and flinches as the forceful gust of air forces the spirits into the void. Lex peeks at the horses just in time to watch them fade away.

Another frown. She felt like she was just being used at this point.

Killian Decker

She sits back, relaxing a bit as they leave the subject of Killian Decker for now, “Intrigued,” she admits, granting him the answer to this question before taking a sip of her whiskey, nursing it purposefully, “Cillian Quinn also offered to train me. Think you can do better?” she asks, unaware of their history, but happy to glean what she could from both of them. The more the merrier, the stronger she gets.

THEO BECKETT