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GOODBYE GALAR: RUSTED SWORD
POSTED ON Jun 30, 2023 17:39:32 GMT
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In the middle of the chaos, Thomas spots a familiar-looking man. A man that bears a strong resemblance to Andre Sullivan, the man who made him what he was. And he could only watch in horror as the man was obliterated right before his eyes.

Kalameet's training would allow the dark dragon to weave through the pandemonium that took the field, preventing both himself, and his master, from falling victim to the barrage of attacks.

Despite the heavy losses incurred, they would eventually reach the two titans, as they fought. Thomas and Kalameet managed to reach the two in one piece, more than could be said for some of the others.

Now the survivors stood at a crossroads. Both avenues weren't too appealing to the Kalosian. Whoever wins, they lose, that was the thought going through his head.

But then, he remembered his promise to this world's Andraste. That he would avenge the loss of her family. That he would take down Necrozma.

"Kalameet, aim for Necrozma.", Thomas ordered, as he focused Z-Power into his faithful dragon.

The Hydreigon's three heads would simultaneously open their maws, each charging and combining a Dark Pulse. The three Dark Pulses would form into the shape of the center head, expanding in size, before firing off at the Prism Pokemon.

Thomas could only hope he made the right call.




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notes: Thomas watches in horror as he watches "Andre Sullivan" die
Thomas makes it through the chaos, his Pokemon relatively unscathed
Thomas chooses to "aid" Eternatus
Hydreigon used Z-Move - Draconian Wrath on Necrozma

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in the dark of the night [gg]
POSTED ON Jun 28, 2023 23:31:38 GMT
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Thomas listened to what Alexei had to say. It sounded like The Cloud to him, where they had visited the different Terminals, in order to escape the Realm. He had visited the Avatar Terminal, then The Past.

"I see. Checks out with some of what I've heard about what others had experienced.", he admitted to Alexei.

Interestingly, also had a dealing with another Avatar of Reshiram. Though this one seemed to be based off of a former Avatar. Possibly Razz's predecessor.

"So your alternative self tried to replace you? You think he was gonna try to off you, or just let you occupy the Cloud in his place?", he inquired.

"Sounds like a shit deal to me."




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POSTED ON Jun 25, 2023 23:09:06 GMT
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Thomas nodded in response to her question about TMs.

"Take whatever time you need to formulate a plan, and build your team up for the encounter. Just make sure you leave enough wiggle room to adapt to any setbacks.", he'd advise her.

Thomas understood where the Rotom was coming from, but understood Vanilla's desire to finish the fight. In his own way, he was in her shoes before.

"Vanilla's right, Proxii. This is her battle, her score to settle. And even if it's gonna be a tough one, she'll come out stronger for it.", he'd tell the Rotom, taking the girl's side.

"As I said, I don't mind spotting you some healing items for the fight, but I'll let you settle the score.", he reiterated his previous offer.




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POSTED ON Jun 25, 2023 0:04:21 GMT
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"Actually, your Skeledirge there could learn Earth Power. She'd just need the appropriate TM, and she's good to go.", he'd point out to Vanilla.

"While Dragon-types tend to be very strong and resilient, they aren't quite the end all one would think.", he would begin. "Unfortunately, most of them are just as vulnerable to Poison and Toxins as most other Pokemon. And with Drapion being a Poison-type, they are masters of landing their Toxic venom with unnerving accuracy.", he'd inform her.

"Poison-types and Steel-types are immune to being Poisoned or Toxified. See if you can have one act as interference, should it try to use Toxic again.", he'd advise her.

Speaking of which, Proxii showed him a picture of a Koffing that was a different color than the norm. Thomas could only chuckle at what he saw. "No, there's nothing wrong with the Koffing. You just got extremely lucky.", he'd point out.

"That's what we call a Shiny Pokemon. Special Pokemon with rare coloration. They are exceedingly rare to find in the wild.", he would explain to them.

"Though that Koffing could aid you by shielding your Pokemon from Toxic.", he'd point out.




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in the dark of the night [gg]
POSTED ON Jun 24, 2023 22:52:00 GMT
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"If we do encounter them, hopefully they aren't hostile.", Thomas remarked.

As Alexei mentioned The Cloud, Thomas closed his eyes. He remembered that day vividly. He thought he lost Kalameet to the Porygon horde. He got outed as The Judge by his doppelganger. And he would've died, had it not been for what happened at the end.

"Yes, I encountered my own counterpart. He was Yveltal's Avatar, thus outing me as their Former Judge. He tried to rush and petrify me, so I tried gunning him down. Had to warn the others not to touch him, or they'd get petrified too.", he'd tell Alexei.

saved his life that day. Despite all the bullets he pumped into his alternate self, he didn't seem to go down. Not until she stabbed him in the leg. Once Yveltal went down, he went with them.




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in the dark of the night [gg]
POSTED ON Jun 24, 2023 22:05:13 GMT
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"Yeah, that's what I'm saying.", Thomas admits.

The more he acknowledges this, the more disturbed he is. Part of him wanted to use it to convince himself that all of this was a horrible nightmare. But then, the passage of time felt so real to him.

"I want to believe that this is just another nightmare. That we'll eventually wake up in our world again. But now I have to wonder, if we just got transported into another universe all together. And to be frank, I wonder if it will mean we encounter our doppelgangers here.", he responded to Alexei.




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POSTED ON Jun 24, 2023 0:07:22 GMT
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Gene would continue to cry out happily and affectionately as he ate up the girl's affection. It was clear that the little Eevee was really enjoying her company.

"An Alpha Pokemon is essentially a Pokemon of the largest known sizes. For example, Ripper, my Scizor, is considered an Alpha Scizor.", he'd clarify to her.

The hulking insect was elsewhere on the Ranch, training with some of the other Pokemon.

"I see. Then your Skeledirge put up one hell of a fight, especially if it caused an Alpha Drapion to get so desperate.", he'd tell her.

"So in terms of Pokemon you don't want to bring along, I'd avoid Grass or Fairy-types, especially Pokemon with such a Type Combination. I'd also advise against using Physical attacks on a Drapion, given their exoskeletons allow them to eat them with disgusting ease. Psychic-type attacks will have no effect on Drapion, thanks to its Dark-typing.", he'd relay to her.

That was, unless they had access to Miracle Eye.

"And if the Toxins come up again, a Full Heal or Antidote should take care of them. Though if you have a Pokemon with Aromatherapy or Heal Bell, they will provide invaluable support. Both moves cure Status Afflictions of your allies, even if they are in their Pokeballs.", he'd inform her.




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GOODBYE GALAR: RUSTED SWORD
POSTED ON Jun 23, 2023 21:34:12 GMT
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When approached him about joining the Kingsguard he was forming, the Kalosian accepted his offer. Whatever it took to get through this nightmare. Whatever it took to win.

Twenty long years had passed, since they got spirited into this Arceus-forsaken realm.

The time had finally come. The 'Skeleton' and 'Black Knight' violently clashed in the skies. A Phantom Zaican had emerged from the boulder, guiding them to their final battle. As the others said goodbye to the families they formed over the long two decades, Thomas visited the grave of the realm's Andraste. He would profess his love to her, one last time, pay his last respects, before suiting up, and joining the others.

Thomas stared down the battlefield before him. Toxtricity Generals leading the forces of the 'Skeleton' and 'Black Knight.' In the distance were three Gigantamaxed Pokemon, a Cinderace, Rillaboom, and Inteleon.

Thomas would allow the others to take out the barriers protecting the three titans, while he would attempt to aid in wiping out the Generals.

Kalameet's eyes would glow, before causing the ground underneath one of the generals to erupt violently. The Earth Power exhibited by the Hydreigion would hopefully aid in cutting the head from the snake.

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Thomas visits Alter!Andraste's Grave one last time
Thomas suits up for battle, joining the others
Thomas flies into battle on his Hydreigon
Hydreigon used Earth Power on one of the Toxtricity Generals
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POSTED ON Jun 23, 2023 18:09:47 GMT
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The Eevee cried out softly and happily as he saw Vanilla cheer up further. He would continue to nuzzle and lick her cheek affectionately. Bunni herself hummed out happily.

As the Skeledirge rolled onto her stomach, Pulse would nuzzle his fluffy cheek onto the scaly hide of the beast gently and affectionately.

Gene would practically eat up the girl's affection, continuing to nuzzle and lick her in response. Bunni would give her the chance to pick up the Eevee in her arms, before going back over to her master's side. Thomas would pick up the Audino, and hold her close.

"A Drapion that large? Sounds like an Alpha Drapion, which is rather concerning.", he remarked. He was confident his Pokemon could handle it. But if another traveler were to encounter it, who knows how bad it could get? "It's rare for a Drapion to resort to its toxins. They generally prefer to utilize their immense strength to brute force their way through problems.", he'd continue.

Was this one an exception? Or did Vanilla manage to push it to that point?

"I'll respect your wishes, Vanilla. But I'll give you some advice for taking on a Drapion. They're a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon, which is a potent defensive combination. Dark and Poison together neutralize, or eliminate, most of their weaknesses.", he'd begin. "The one type that will have greater effect on them is Ground. And while Drapion's exoskeleton is extremely tough, they are vulnerable to Special Attacks. If you have something that can utilize Earth Power, that's what I recommend going with.", he'd advise her.

"Though if what Proxii described is accurate, be aware that Alpha Pokemon are some of the toughest of their species. So you're gonna have a long battle ahead of you. If you'd like, I can spot you some Full Heals, and some Hyper Potions.", he'd offer.




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POSTED ON Jun 22, 2023 22:02:54 GMT
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When the Audino duo were confident that the Skeledirge just needed rest, they would snuggle up to the fire crocodile gently. Pulse, the one with the longer, puffier coat of fur, let out a soft, affectionate cry as he nuzzled the Fire-type gently.

Gene would gently lick Vanilla's cheek gently. Bunni would continue to sweetly snuggle up to the lass. She was happy that the girl was starting to cheer up.

"Just had to know if the culprit was captured, or otherwise accounted for. I should see about setting up a bulletin for travelers. What kind of Pokemon was it, exactly?", he inquired. He knew that Proxii could answer that question.

"If I were to encounter it, I'd capture them as humanely as possible. I imagine they will put up a fight, but I have Pokemon equipped to deal with Toxic users.", he'd tell her.

Other Poison-types, Steel-types, Freke the Alakazam. Though the latter would be the best bet, if the culprit was a Salandit, or Salazzle.

"After capture, I'd treat them, and evaluate them carefully. Most likely, they'll be donated to a trainer who can handle them, once they're deemed fit to be with a Trainer.", he'd admit to her.

That was, if he didn't eventually befriend them himself, and choose to keep them.

"But to be honest, the bulletin will likely be the start and end of my involvement. Another traveler will probably encounter them down the line, if they haven't already."




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Holding out for a Hero [M]
POSTED ON Jun 22, 2023 15:23:43 GMT
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"You could say I got lucky.", Thomas told the man with a grin.

He would hit the button to open up the watch, revealing the Key Stone embedded in the center of the clock. Thomas pressed down on the stone with his thumb, causing the Urshifu's Mega Stone to activate, and envelop him in a cocoon of energy. Emerging from within was an Urshifu that stood as tall as his older brother, fur stark white with red accents, instead of blue. White lighting didn't just pour from his eyes, but his open maw, as he looked on at the attacker with a terrifying expression of rage.

Kashiwagi would allow Shuwen to barrage the Klawf with its rapid strikes. Meanwhile, the Dark fighter would focus himself on the Klawf, remaining in stance. Finally, once Shuwen finished with the foe, Kashiwagi lunged at the giant crab with a frightful burst of speed, before smashing into the stone creature with a single, devastating punch.

"MUDAMUDAA!!!!!!!", the Urshifu cried out with power.




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POSTED ON Jun 21, 2023 17:16:15 GMT
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Despite the fact that they were making their mark on the Klawf, Kashiwagi maintained his stoic focus. He would remain in his fighting stance, until he knew that their foe was down.

As the Rock Slide crashed down towards them, Shuwen would act to protect them. Kashiwagi Detected more Rocks crashing down on them. In response, the martial artist would begin to deflect the rocks that would've come down towards the onlookers away from them, keeping them safe from the onslaught.

Thomas would pull out his pocket watch, motioning to his partner. "Shall we?", he asked.




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POSTED ON Jun 21, 2023 17:11:23 GMT
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Bunni continued to embrace Vanilla with her stubby little arms, letting out soft cries. The Eevee would nuzzle her cheek gently.

"I can't fault you for training your team to be stronger.", he'd tell her. "Best way for them to get experience is through battle, after all.", he'd reassure her.

Pulse and Dede would let out happy little cries as they successfully purged the poison from the Skeledirge's body. The pink and cream-colored duo would snuggle into the fire crocodile as she rested, both giving her yet another Heal Pulse to help her recover from her ordeal.

"I'm glad to hear you're fine, Vanilla.", Thomas told her with a gentle smile. "Is the Pokemon that did this to her still out there?", he'd inquire.




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Crawl (Mission)
POSTED ON Jun 21, 2023 17:04:00 GMT
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"That's a risk we take, right?", Thomas asked the bulkier man with a playful grin.

Thomas was willing to risk his life, if it meant gaining any advantage he could. As long as Rocket had the backing of Avatars, Ultra Beasts, Shadow Pokemon, and seemingly these strange new Pokemon that emerged, then they would have to arm themselves.

"Me? I'm gonna search for my old partner. I have a few ideas of where to start looking for her.", he'd begin. "Other than that, I'm also gonna go on another Expedition through The Border, see what I can find there.", he'd tell Kaz.




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Outreach: Part 1 (Closed)
POSTED ON Jun 21, 2023 16:40:17 GMT
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Thomas is grateful to receive the number. "Thank you, very much.", Thomas told the man.

As he was asked if there were any other issues, Thomas frowned. Should he ask him about now? Or should he ask about her instead? He knew Lars would've been scrambling to find his cousin. So could he really put that on him as well? Maybe they could help each other?

"Just a personal matter.", he'd tell Razz reluctantly.




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