A cold glare flashed towards Rowan Wrynn as he spoke. Lex’s silent thoughts manifested in his words. She could relate. He expected his outburst to be met with harsher consequences. What upset Lex more than Rowan’s outburst was Gavin’s lack of response to it.

The cold glare turned to one of shock when she glanced towards Cillian Quinn. Was that really all the reprimand the boy was going to get? The hot pinch of anger stings her tongue like a spicy pepper, enticing her to speak out.

“She betrayed us,” Lex growls, looking down at Aoi, “The consequences of her betrayal spread far beyond the cave. She deserves to suffer,” Her gaze flashes back to Rowan Wrynn, stealing a glance at his leg, “How’s that leg doing, hm?” The thief hoped it still ached and the scar itched to remind him of their excursion.

Or was Lex the only one left to suffer lasting consequences as a result of @aoi’s actions?

@consequences

The addition of Suzume Amemiya’s Zorua was welcomed with a nod. Two Illusions working in sync were stronger than one. Lex stayed comfortably close to Killian Decker. Perhaps, too close. He was her anchor that she desperately clung to. When his voice resonated through her head, talking about going off alone, her brows pinched in defiance, but she didn’t say a word. Going off by herself is exactly how her last Excursion went to shit . . . and also part of the suspicion that led to her being labeled a mole.

Lex uncharacteristically bites her tongue although Killian might recognize her disapproval when he turns towards her. She simply nods in response to his orders. Ambers eyes watch as he disappears into the crevice, her stomach tying into a knot. Reluctantly, she pushes forward with the other two Rockets.

ryuuzaki amemiya’s voice rang through her head as they quietly follow the League personnel. Lex acknowledges his observations with a critical gaze. Her own gloved fingers move over the rough faults in the otherwise smooth wall, Hm, I see what you mean, she thinks into their psychic channel, Keep an eye on it, document what you can. I’ll stay with The League operatives to see if we can find what they’re after, And steal it, of course.

Lex spares a glance towards Suzume Amemiya’s Zorua, Can it handle the illusion on it’s own? Or should I leave Nova with you? The Zororak would be useful, but she trusted herself more than these two to stay hidden without an Illusion.

With or without Nova, she stalked forward, her well-placed steps less than a whisper on the rocky ground of the cave. Lex disappeared into the darkness of the shadows created by outcroppings along the path through the tunnel.

tl;dr: Lex worries as Killian Decker goes off by himself. She agrees with ryuuzaki amemiya and tells them to check it out and get any info they can from it. She stays on @chole’s trail to search for the crystal.

Lex was lost in the darkness, shivering in a cold, lonely world Darkrai had created for her. Another force probed at her mind. She flinched at the assault, the wounds of the first were still too fresh, “GET OUT!” she gasped, desperately fighting to resist the new presence.

Too weak to defy Loveless’ CALM MIND, she lets it enter. In the darkness, a light begins to shine. A soothing voice that steadies her breath and breaks the rhythmic sobbing. Killian is all she comprehends from the words. Protect Killian.

The redhead jolts upright with a gasp. Flashes of her false realty invaded the forefront of her mind. She watched him die again, “No,” she whispered, refusing to accept a memory she didn’t create.

In this reality Killian was still alive and he needed her, “Killian!” she called out to him from the hallway as she scrambled to her feet. It was only a few steps back to his room that Lex crossed in two long stride, “Killian!” her voice was full of panic when she found Lulu Flint towering over him with the cord of his IV bag wrapped tightly around his neck, “Lulu! Stop! Please!” she added to Killian’s begging as she fell onto her knees beside him, “Please-“ A desperate plea for mercy. Her fingers clawed at the IV line, frantically trying to loosen the grip around his neck. She wouldn’t watch him die.

Killian Decker & Lulu Flint

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The sound of Cillian Quinn entering the room doesn’t tear her eyes away from the man’s body crumpled on the floor. Gavin speaks, she doesn’t answer, barely processing his words.

Lex doesn’t cry for the man whose blood stains her hands. It stems from the something deeper than a stranger that just tried to kill her. It is the fact she is here, in this room, forced to fight for her life as some sort of sick way to train her. She had led herself and Killian Decker from one oppressive boss to another, perhaps worse than Kaito. She cries for Killian, and the threat Gavin made painfully clear. She cries not just for the physical pain that swells as the adrenaline wears off, but for darkness that creeps back in, snuffing out the light.

It’s after a considerable silence that her gaze finally snaps over to Gavin, peering between strands of wild red hair. It’s judgmental, cold, unforgiving. Did she really need to do that?

Fuck you, Gavin is what she really wants to say, but surprisingly common sense keeps her quiet.

She did well. It was praise she didn’t want to accept but obedience wills her to acknowledge it, “Thank you,” her voice is raspy, deep, broken, it hurts to speak against damage left by the man’s vice grip on her neck. The pressure still lingers.

Cillian Quinn

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“Good,” she lips curled into a smile when he confirmed the deal was still on, “Yea, I got it. He won’t be a problem,” she hoped, at least. If anyone found her, they’d likely make it quiet rather than cause a scene. Less likely to spook her into running again that way.

Lex leaned forward as they approached another stone wall. The Braviary swooped over the roof of the car and joined the Mandibuzz on her perch, just far enough away to not be threatening. As far as Lex could see, it was another dead end. However, she doubted that it would be, considering her experience thus far.

“So this is the end of the line, huh?” she glanced back towards virgil roach with a curious grin.

virgil roach

Killian resorted to humor. Expected. It made her smile, a gentle laugh accompanied his chuckle. He was right, she could be pretty fiery at times. It was the fear and paralyzed her when it mattered. Although, with Killian’s support there may be some semblance of hope of her.

I’ll teach you. Lex knew it was a promise he wouldn’t break. Killian Decker would do what he needed to do to keep her safe, including being the solid foundation she needed to build herself back up on. Lex happily met his kiss gently, letting him set the slow pace. She let herself get lost in it to distract her from the other emotions that had been boiling up. Killian’s love filled the void they left, and she welcomed it.

Notes: Killian Decker

TW: Violence, blood

Cillian Quinn says all right but Lex is hesitant to believe him. It seems too easy after going through the trouble of paralyzing her and bringing her all the way down here. She should hang on to the hope that he did. Perhaps this is all over, that’s all her needed.

Relief comes with the Dhelmise’s loosened grip. Lex closes her eyes, taking a deep breath to steady the subtle tremble in her bound hands. She looks at his curiously when he speaks again, “Anything” she confirms. Was this another test? She follows him until he disappears. Her head snaps to the side when he mentions Killian Decker’s name, “Never,” she growls. What was Gavin getting at?

“Fight?” she repeats out loud, sitting to attention in the chair while Gavin leaves the room. Surely, he meant pokemon, right?

Lex feels the SHADOW HOLD dissipate and she immediately stands up as another enters the room, “What the fuck is this?” she exhales, recognizing the murderous wildness in his eyes.

Fight to kill

“WHAT THE HELL?!” she screams as the man lunges towards her with hands looking to grab anything he could. Lex was too fast for him and easily stepped aside. Lex’s own eyes were wide with fear. Gavin was fucking serious.

Fight to kill

He understands more than she dose. He lunges again and Lex leaps over the table in one graceful movement, putting space between them. Lex is sure to move opposite of him around the desk, stoking the fire of frustration in his eyes as they continue this cat and mouse game. All the while Lex searches for a way out, a way to run.

Eyes fixate on the one-way window. Lex moves herself into a position where she can grab the chair she was sitting in. Taking it in two hands, she shuffled and swings it as hard as she can against the window. It smacks with a thunderous CRASH but the glass only shakes.

Fuck.

The move leaves her vulnerable. A set of fingers grab onto the end of her long hair and pull forcefully back. A yelp of surprise accompanies the sharp pain as an arm wraps around her throat. There’s a moment of panic before a survival instinct takes hold. Lex struggles, fighting against the oppressive grip. Her elbow jabs back as hard and as many times as is needed until he keels over and she can slip out from beneath his arm.

Lex still doesn’t fight, doesn’t lunge and take the opportunity. It leaves her vulnerable again. His fingers dig into her shoulders, hard, keeping her arms pinned to her side as she was forced back into the room’s wall. A quick right hook snaps her head to side, while his forearm presses against her neck. Another panic. So, she plays dirty.

A sharp kick drives the toe of her boots between his legs. He immediately keels over. This time, Lex doesn’t hesitate.

Survival.

Another kick to his side forces him to the ground and Lex pounces with murderous fury in her eyes. She takes what she can get, throwing one, two, three right hooks into his cheek. Inexperience and adrenaline are ingredients for mistakes. He recovers enough to grab her arm when she draws back for her fourth. In an instant, the positions are reversed.

Lex is on her back with his weight forcing her down. He demands submission, but that means death. She struggles, trying to squirm out from beneath him. He strikes her hard, knocking the sense right out of her. Both of his hands wrapped around her throat, squeezing so hard she felt like her head was going to pop right off.

Survival.

He has made a similar mistake, although the crushing force of his hands is outstanding, Lex’s hands are free. Her fingers claw at his face, leaving long red streaks in their wake. He resists the pain, focusing on the kill. Lex looks into his eyes, hoping to see some sort of mercy as her life starts to leave hers and her vision blurs. There is none.

Survival.

Her thumbs shoot up, driving into his eyes. He screams and releases her. A sharp gasp returns air to her lungs, she drives her fingers deeper, pushing him back so she can wiggle out from beneath him. A powerful kick drives him back once she’s free. He staggers back and falls. A loud CRACK makes Lex flinch when the temple of his head strikes the corner of the metallic desk. He falls limp to the floor.

Lex scrambles backwards until her back hits the wall. She looks like a wild pokemon backed into the corner by a predator. She draws her knees up to her chest as tears begin the stream down her bruised and swollen face.

Cillian Quinn

@robbin hell yeah! She's always looking for a good sparing partner these days ^_^ She's gotta get stornger. Feel free to reach out via Discord or DM's to set something up!

Cillian Quinn says sit, so she sits. Slowly.

A month ago, Lex would have been squirming in her seat watching the underboss beat this poor girl silly. Now, she leaned back casually, crossing her arms over her chest in contempt. She never averts her gaze from the woman who was the source of her pain. It’s funny how quick someone can change.

The moment Gavin sharply snaps her name is the first time she breaks her gaze away from @aoi. Get her up. Fine. Lex rises from her seat to follow oscar clayton towards @aoi. There is a moment of hesitation when she reaches her. Amber eyes flash warily over to the pokemon that had been released. This is where Lex starts to draw a line. Aoi, sure, she could suffer – would suffer. But her Whimsicott? It did nothing wrong but obey its master’s orders, very similar to Lex’s situation right now.

Orders. Cillian Quinn’s warning from their “meeting” echoes through her mind. Disobedience puts what she loves at risk. What matters more? Killian Decker or this Whimsicott? That isn’t a hard question to answer.

Lex firm grips the girls arm on her right with one hand while the other tangles into her hair. Finger grab the roots firmly and tug to force her head towards the Whimsicott as Oscar whispers in her ear. Lex keeps her gaze firmly on Aoi, her expression stoic and neutral while she blocks out the terrified cries of the suffocating pokemon.

@consequences

You couldn’t stop me. He was right, there was no way she could. He is the avatar of a god and she has no inclination to feel the wrath of an angry deity again after Darkrai.

That is what breaks her, the helplessness she feels. She doesn’t have the strength to protect Killian Decker. Compliance is the only power she has. It stings, festering like the poison of a Beedrill. The taste of defeat is bitter. In the second it takes for the realization to click, she is immediately filled with regret. She left Killian to protect him, now she has led him back into clutches of another oppressive boss.

What has she done?

There’s a visible look of defeat as her shoulders slump, her eyes fixate on anything but Cillian Quinn. A fire still lingered in her gaze when she glanced back towards him, but there was more compliance than earlier, an acceptance of her fate, “I understand,” she hissed through her discomfort.

Lex squares up into a more confident posture, her eyes bearing into his so he could hopefully read the truth in them, “No,”

Cillian Quinn

Lex only had one thing she cared about, and Cillian Quinn knew exactly who that was. He is her strength, but also her one vulnerability. That was what her mind focused on, flashes of a false memory seeded into her by Lulu Flint and Darkrai brought her dangerously close to the edge. The threat came through clear. Gavin was talking about Killian Decker.

She doesn’t answer his question, but she understands, “You wouldn’t dare,” she growls through clenched teeth. There’s threat in her eyes as a surge of protectiveness over what is hers stokes the flames. He is an admin now, just as loyal to Rocket as she is. Amber eyes trace Gavin’s scars. Was that the fate she can’t escape today? Or was there something more sinister he has yet to reveal?

Cillian Quinn