Things didn't go smoothly. Dragonite was still too tired from struggling earlier, and couldn't escape on his own. Kazimir Wynter ended up helping both of them, and Dragonite was able to finish off the two Dhelmise. Once the danger was over, Oliver spoke to Kazimir. "I'll take it. That dragging us through the mud really didn't do Dragonite any favors. I owe you one." The red head returned his injured dragon, and released his Breloom. "I'll be relying on you for the rest of this as my main attacker, Breloom, so stay frosty." Breloom nodded cooly, but on the inside, he was excited! Until he noticed the purple ring around Oliver's neck and wrist. There were more rings on his body, but who knew how many.

As he walked over to one of the cages, he tried to find a lock that he could pick. Only for his mind to wonder. Shaking his head, he tried to find a lock. He really needed to relax and do more. He was too uptight. No...Oliver didn't know what to think. Instead of focusing on the lock, he'd just let the bear do its thing along with the others. Even though the question wasn't aimed at him, Oliver answered. "Remnents of the war? Depending on how far underground we are, they could easily avoid detection if they got stuck." Arceus, he just really wanted to sleep. He liked Tempest Quinn's idea. "Breloom, why don't you help with Dynamic Punch." He  likewise took a step back to let the Pokemon do their thing.


TLDR
Kazimir Wynter helped Olliver, and is thanked.
Switches to Breloom, returning Dragonite.
Tries to find a lock on the cages, starts thinking he should really relax and chill out.
Decides to go over to Tempest Quinn and co., answers the question.
Has Breloom use Dynamic Punch to help Lucario make a landslide ramp.

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Ever handled himself well in the combat sense. Maybe a little on the slow side in handling the palm thrust, but otherwise was attentive and predicted the attacks well enough. All the while manuevering his bag to be more easily assessible. Taking something out, Ollie watched as the man tried to bribe his Dragonite with a peanut butter and banana sandwich to chill out. Oh no. Oh no no nononono. If his Dragon had one weakness (besides Ice-types), it was that! A pure coincidence of hilarous magnitude! Oliver had to stifle his laugh as his faithful buddy stopped, stared at the sandwich, looked helplessly at Oliver, then back at the sandwich. He debated with himself for so long...before his resolve crumbled along with his persona. Happily walking over and grabbing the sandwich, he sat his big booty down and started to taking small, but happy bites out of it. Just to try to make it last longer.

It was at this point that the red and black haired man couldn't take it anymore, and just started busting up laughing. When he finally recovered, he managed to croak something out. "That is a hilarious coincidence of conveniance! That's his favorite type of sandwich and food! As if you really need to be told, but yeah, you passed." He continued to chuckle at the dragon's happy noises as he savored the sandwich. Oliver...really didn't know what else to do besides laugh at his Dragonite's expense.


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Someone had a different, but generally same idea than Thomas Benoit. Rowan Wrynn commanded his Ludicolo to use Nature Power, that then changed attacks, and sealed the area behind them. "Yep, that works too." He returns his Chansey and walks to the first path. Sadly, no one seemed to be equipped to freeze the place. Taking a better look, it would be a bit of a tight squeeze. Breloom wouldn't be good here. With a heavy sigh, he released Dragonite. The brief rest seemed to have done the dragon some good, stretching a bit. He may not be as adept at underwater combat as when he was a Dragonair, but he was still potent.



Oliver joined the others in the chest high water. The water was freezing...but he could handle it. The Ice Path was as cold. Colder in some places. The warning soon came. Oliver already sucked in air before being pulled under. Dragonite came to the rescue, latching onto both Dhelmise that attack him and his trainer, surged upward to pin them against the roof, and use Fire Punch repeatedly. The red head himself went back up to catch a fresh breath of air.



TLDR

Takes Path 1.

Returns Chansey, Dragonite is back, baby!

The water is cold, but the Ice Path at his hometown is worse!

Hears the warnings, takes a deep breath before going under.

Dragonite comes to the rescue, tries to pin both Dhelmise attacking him and Oliver to the cieling and use Fire Punch.



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Oliver gave her a thumbs up and a smile. Then off he and Dragonite went to get some groceries. Both dog Pokemon sniffed around. While there were some interesting scents, nothing really stood out. Still, they kept up a vigilante search and patrol. When Oliver and his Dragonite came back, about two hours later, their arms were full of groceries and food, for both human and Pokemon. Going in, his two dogs joined him. There, he saw Mika's Pokemon. Hydreigon, Musharna, and a Vulpix. Neat...their two dragons had a lot of firepower just between them. Whatever the cause of this, they were going to be in a world of hurt.

"Groceries here. I take it nothing yet?" His two dog Pokemon didn't bark or anything to let him know they found something. But the two of them were usually pretty good at following directions and letting any other partners know about something. If they hadn't found anything unusual yet, maybe it was more credance to the ghost Pokemon idea. Either that, or they need to stay a few days before anything starts to happen. Well, whatever, he started to put things up. Frozen veggies, some meat, onion, etc...he got a bit of everything. Including some frozen pizzas and some other frozen meals. Sometimes something quick and easy was preferable to more fresh and homemade meals. Oliver was no chef, but he could get by.

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Oliver heard the cricisms leveled at the duo that caused the most damage, to friend and foe alike. He definitely had to agree with whoever (ryker hayes) said that there was a fine line between recklessness and stupidity. It was also confirmed as to who their enemies were. The Ultra Beast war...yeah, they'd definitely have more. Nevertheless, there were injuries. Returning his Breloom, he released Chansey.  "If anyone's Pokemon, or themselves need healing, come here for Chansey to do her thing." He wasn't the only one to be prepared for that. Someone else (Aurelie Lefevre) was likewise doing so. Oliver also shrugged at the same man that mentioned the two misfits. "Everyone knows who's responsible for their knee-jerk reactions. If you weren't one, then you're good." Plus, it was good to see someone taking it slow and not jumping right in. In cases like this...it was good to have at least one person like that.

He moved away to listen in. With many making good points. But no one with a mon that can freeze the water. Just a bunch that can burn the brush or hack it away. But someone (Thomas Benoit) suggested booby-trapping the entrance. Oh, he had an idea. "Give me vines, leaves, etc., and I can probably make a trap with Breloom's Leech Seed, Seed Bomb, and Spore attacks. I'll catch up to anyone going down the lit path." With that, he was ready to switch and get to making the trap...


TLDR
Secretly with ryker hayes about howard slayte and @shredzepplin
Returns Breloom, takes out Chansey to use Heal Pulse on Pokemon and people.
Addresses ryker hayes briefly.
Takes Thomas Benoit's suggestion with a solution and request for materials.
Ready to switch to Breloom to make said trap with combo of Leech Seed, Seed Bomb, and Spore using materials from the tunnels maybe?

She seemed nice enough. Hopefully they could get along. He knew some busy bodies may think it bad or something, but considering his preferances, they had no room to talk. He nodded and waved, going to check out the fridge. Empty...great. They'd have to do some shopping. Freezer was empty too. Mika had come down and joined him, asking if he had any idea of what the haunting could be. Even throwing a theory of a very classic case. "I'd agree. Could also be some punk kids, some adults that never matured past age twelve, or worst case, Rocket wanting an outpost not occupied at all. Ghosts seem the most likely right now. But we'll see..." Only time will tell along with their investigations tonight.

"Looks like we need to do some shopping. Take out doesn't deliver this far out, sadly...even if it's not that far from the city. An food preferances? Or allergies?" Food allergies was serious, and the last thing he'd wanted was to get something she can't have let alone accidentally ate. Taking out a couple of pokeballs, he released a Boltund and Day Form Lycanroc. "Hey, you two, can you guys sniff around outside while I'm gone to get us some food? If you find anything not right while I'm gone, let Mika over there know, okay?" He pointed her out to his dogs. Both of them barked in confirmation. "I shouldn't be long. If these guys find anything, they'll bark or Roar." Now, that grocery run...


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Oliver Breloom absolutely destroyed the Nihelgo that was holding him. Everyone else managed to get free, along with help from the groups that came in after. Evidently having found their way here thanks to the wierd Ursaluna. There was evidently some tag-teaming judging from the chaos on the opposite side of the room, slaying many a megapolians or whatever. Well, that was one way to clear out a room. DEREK HOFFMAN made a comment about reinforcements. Yeah, that was definitely a huge concern. Even as their own reinforcements came in and joined the fun, they were surrounded by the onslaught of slain Nihelgo and Megapolotians. Taking a better look around, he saw the posters and other equipment.

As he walked up to the posters, just to see if he recognized any of the people on there, he heard Thomas Benoit say that the Ursaluna wasn't an enemy. "That doesn't surprise me. Funny how people assume the worst..." He wished he could have acted earlier to save it from others' previous attacks. There was talk that there were two paths forward, one with a lot of water, and the other appeared to not be as much. "I don't know about anyone else, I'd rather avoid another ambush. Does anyone have a Pokemon that knows Ice Beam?" Best freeze the water and any potential traps and/or ambushers.

TLDR

Sees chaos, is luckily not affected.
Goes to see posters, hears Thomas Benoit's proclamation of the Ursaluna. Awesome!
Hears about two paths forward, suggests to use Ice Beam to freeze over the water.
Asking in general to everyone around.

Oliver arrived at the outpost no problem. Some strange happenings were happening at the outskirts of Fortree City. The punk red head was sent out to investigate, along with a local ranger. It wasn't just the strange happenings around the outskirts of the city, but also this specific outpost. Rumors say that it was haunted. Oliver did not believe that one bit. There was always an explanation. Some rowdy ghost-type pokemon, some punk children, some adults that never matured past twelve, whatever the case may be, he was on it. Knocking first, he didn't hear anything. Checking the door knob, it was locked. Unlocking it with the key that he was given, Ollie made sure the place was clear.

Thankfully, it was. He randomly picked an empty bedroom, plopped his overnight bag on the bed, then came back downstairs. Just in time to see the other ranger come in. "Oh, hi! I'm Oliver Shrakes, I guess your partner for this mission...I just picked a random room upstairs." He quickly introduced himself. This'll be just fine.


Hush mission
Mika Nakayama

taking with Mika Nakayama

The guy was fast enough to avoid the strike nicely, even braced for a follow-up. Dragonite didn't, and after he took off, Ever checked to make sure he still had everything, then pursued. Oliver followed closely. The dragon was far away at this point. It took a bit finally find find him again. This time, Dragonite was facing them, ready to brawl. First, the dragon tried to sweep the legs with his tail. Then he just did palmed strike against the trainee. No point in using actual moves here, though the concept would be much the same. Oliver would just watch. Dragonite was testing Ever's combat ability now. If the man can balance between defense and calming the dragon down...maybe they could call it quits here. But only if the pink haired man can do it...



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It angered Oliver about the attacks. The odd looking Ursaluna was no slouch, thankfully, dodging a Flash Cannon, weathering through the confusion via Confuse Ray and Dive. Even being shackled to its own shadow. Before he could leap into action to protect it, someone beat him to it with a Whirlpool, defecting several attacks from the north. And just more attacks that shook the poor thing from its confusion. It was at this point that he and his Dragonite dove down and stopped in a defensive position against those at the north. His buddy would intercept any more attacks...

Only to be dragged under the water by zombies. Even with the elbows, punches, and more, he was dragged under. Dragonite struggled, using his brute strength to try to pull them out, but they just kept going, biting and scratching, nothing stopping them and eventually tiring him out. Sinking into the sediment and mud, he saw the Tera Shards. Those things? Even as he felt like he was drowning, he wondered what were those used for. When they resurfaced, Oliver and the others found themselves in a cavern. Tera Crystals illuminated the area, even as Oliver coughed out water. He soon found himself captured again by Nihelgo. Even his dragon was bound, and was too tired to do anything. While he was looking around, he felt around to see if he could reach his pokeballs, eventually able to do so. 

Mudcaked as they were, he was able to return his tired buddy and bring out Breloom. The grass/fighting type quickly darted to the one binding Oliver to deliver a Sky Uppercut. It was then Oliver noticed that these weren't ordinary Nihelgo.


TLDR

Witnesses the attacks, gets into position to defend the bear against any more.
Get's ambushed!
Get's dragged to the cavern and bound (kinky)
Mudcaked, he managed to switch out Dragonite and release Breloom.
Breloom used Sky Uppercut on Nihelgo that's binding him.

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Oliver gave howard slayte a very unimpressed look. "It's not about strength or smarts, but maturity. There's a reason there's recommended ages for movies, video games, and even some music albums. Even some art galleries have age restrictions because of the content in that section of the gallery. This isn't a scene for a child. There's enough children with PTSD around, there's no need to create more..." With that, he'd leave the guy to his digging, getting something heavy. He'd leave him and the little one be. Everyone went to their investigations. More bones and stuff. Then they saw something.  Including two bodies that fit the descriptions of Junichi and Minako Sato.

Moving on, they soon found a creature. It looked like an Ursaluna. But not quite. It was digging something up. Before he could say something about everyone needing to wait, the creature noticed them, and started to run, going through a swampy water filled with bodies. Eris Halla used Grass Knot to try to stop it and contain it, someone else was using Confuse Ray, and someone from the other side looked like they were attacking it. Sighing heavily, he just yelled at everyon. "Everyone calm down! Stop attacking it! Just follow it for now!" Some weren't attacking it, thankfully, just following. Returning Breloom, he released Dragonite, hopped on, and pursued. Hopefully, people would listen to him, but he doubted it. However likely it was that this was the culprit, it wasn't a garuntee.



TLDR
Oliver responds back to howard slayte, proceeds to leave it there.
Yells at peeps to chill out and not attack it, and just follow it.
Returns Breloom, releases Dragonite, hops  on his back, and follows Ursaluna by air.

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Oliver continued to observe. Ever even did something that he didn't think about nor ever seen/heard of someone doing, but it was a smart idea that had him thinking. So this trainee knew some things that even older or more experienced rangers didn't know about. Or didn't even think about when tracking a Pokemon. It certainly didn't take long for them to find his Dragonite. Points for efficiency, speed, and observation power on the fly. Then came the calming part. A nice, gentle voice and slow movements. Good. But Dragonite wasn't impressed. Glaring down, he started to descend with Fire Punch at the ready, aiming right at Ever!

If the guy wasn't fast enough in dodging, the dragon would abruptly change the fist's direction to hit the ground right in front of the trainee, then put a gentle boop on the nose as if to say fail one. Either way, the dragon would then burst forward and past the two rangers on powerful wings. Dragonite was gone again, clearly not ready to be caught just yet. Oliver was used to the bursts of speed and windgusts, so he didn't so much as flinch. Dragonite were fast Pokemon, and could cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. Ever made it clear that he had no problem tracking a Pokemon, but what about calming one down?


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